Partial

usgb/ˈpɑːrʃl/
adjective

Being incomplete or not full.

He only has a partial understanding of the subject.
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  • partial view
  • partial refund
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Often in Progress

Use 'partial' when something is in the process of being completed or could potentially be developed further.

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His novel is still a partial draft.
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Not Total

'Partial' implies that a larger whole exists, part of which is being referred to or presented.

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She had only a partial view of the stage.
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Partial Effort

Describes an effort that is not 100% or lacking in some way.

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They made only a partial attempt to clean the room.
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