Partial
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Existing only in part; incomplete or not total. Can also mean having a liking or preference for something.
“Due to the storm, there was a partial power outage affecting several streets.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈpɑːʃəl/
Syllables
par·tial
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Wordle
Contains three vowels A, I, A with common consonants P, R, T, L
Scrabble
Worth 11 points; valuable P with good letter distribution for extensions
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