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- DictionaryPar·ti·al·i·ty/ˌpärSHēˈalədē/
noun
- 1. unfair bias in favor of one thing or person compared with another; favoritism: "an attack on the partiality of judges"
noun, plural par·ti·al·i·ties. the state or character of being partial. a favorable bias or prejudice: the partiality of parents for their own children. a special fondness, preference, or liking (usually followed by to or for ): a partiality for country living. See more.
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. Partiality is like bias.
Apr 13, 2024 · 1. the state or character of being partial. 2. a favorable bias or prejudice. the partiality of parents for their own children. 3. (usually fol. by to or for) a special fondness, preference, or liking. a partiality for country living. SYNONYMS 2. favoritism.
Define partiality. partiality synonyms, partiality pronunciation, partiality translation, English dictionary definition of partiality. 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...
Definition of partiality noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Apr 10, 2024 · partiality in American English. (ˌpɑːrʃiˈælɪti, pɑːrˈʃæl-) noun Word forms: plural -ties. 1. the state or character of being partial. 2. a favorable bias or prejudice. the partiality of parents for their own children. 3. (usually fol. by to or for)
PARTIALITY meaning: 1 : an unfair tendency to treat one person, group, or thing better than another; 2 : a tendency to like something or someone often + to often + for.
