Definitions for partiality

partiality par·ti·al·i·ty

Spelling: [pahr-shee-al-i-tee, pahr-shal-]
IPA: /ˌpɑr ʃiˈæl ɪ ti, pɑrˈʃæl-/

Partiality is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 283 anagrams from letters in partiality (aaiilprtty).

Definitions for partiality

noun

  1. the state or character of being partial.
  2. a favorable bias or prejudice:
  3. a special fondness, preference, or liking (usually followed by to or for):

Origin of partiality

1375-1425; late Middle English parcialite Medieval Latin partiālitās. See partial, -ity

Examples for partiality

As for her partiality for liqueurs, he regarded this as quite natural.

Aggie sniffed vehemently in rebuke of the gross partiality of fate in his behalf.

He heavily favored his own tribe, the Popalzai, to the detriment of other clans who bitterly resented his partiality.

Romantic involvement with a news source would create the appearance and probably the reality of partiality.

An insincere profession will be distinguished by partiality in its observances.

It was said that the French Treasury, which was not overflowing, was still more reduced by the Queen's partiality for her brother.

Having a partiality for Robert, this was not likely to recommend his enemy in her eyes.

She will be flattered that your partiality for her is as warm as ever.

Don't take so heavily my mother's partiality and prejudices.

"I'll have you before his honour," is the threat of an Irishman who hopes for partiality.

Word Value for partiality
Scrable

15

Words with friends

16

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