partiality
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.
Origin of partiality
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Other words from partiality
- non·par·ti·al·i·ty, noun, plural non·par·ti·al·i·ties.
- o·ver·par·ti·al·i·ty, noun
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How to use partiality in a sentence
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.
The partiality this worthy Grecian always manifested for smoking is well known.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.This may have been maternal partiality, for whilst a mere child, she was somewhat obstinate in disposition, and averse to study.
The Childhood of Distinguished Women | Selina A. BowerScattergood was partial to old ladies, and this partiality can be traced to his earliest days in Coldriver.
Scattergood Baines | Clarence Budington Kelland
It was very tractable and gentle in its temper, and never took advantage of the partiality shown to it.
Man And His Ancestor | Charles MorrisThe great reason for this was the want of punctuality in the payment of rates and taxes, and the partiality shown by collectors.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
British Dictionary definitions for partiality
/ (ˌpɑːʃɪˈælɪtɪ) /
favourable prejudice or bias
(usually foll by for) liking or fondness
the state or condition of being partial
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