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- Dictionarypartiality/ˌpɑːʃɪˈalɪti/
noun
- 1. unfair bias in favour of one person or thing; favouritism: "an attack on the partiality of judges" Similar
- 2. a particular liking or fondness for something: "Miller's partiality for flowering shrubs is evident" Similar
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PARTIALITY definition: 1. the fact of unfairly preferring or approving of something: 2. a liking: 3. the fact of…. Learn more.
The meaning of PARTIALITY is the quality or state of being partial : bias. How to use partiality in a sentence.
the state or character of being partial. a favorable bias or prejudice: the partiality of parents for their own children. Synonyms: favoritism. a special fondness, preference, or liking (usually followed by to or for ): a partiality for country living. Synonyms: predilection, bent, inclination, leaning. Antonyms: dislike. partiality.
Partiality is the habit of favoring something — taking its part. If your parents always seem to let your little sister off the hook while you get grounded, you could accuse them of partiality in their parenting. They favor your sister over you.
1. favourable prejudice or bias. [...] 2. liking or fondness. [...] 3. the state or condition of being partial. [...] More. Synonyms of 'partiality' • liking, love, taste, weakness [...] • bias, preference, prejudice, favouritism [...] More. Examples of 'partiality' in a sentence.
Definition of partiality noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
par·ti·al·i·ty. (pär′shē-ăl′ĭ-tē, pär-shăl′-) n. pl. par·ti·al·i·ties. 1. Prejudice or bias in favor of something. 2. A special fondness; a predilection: had a partiality for cats. See Synonyms at predilection. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
