partiality
|par-ti-al-i-ty|
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/ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/
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/ˌpɑːʃiˈæləti/
favoring one side
Etymology
Etymology Information
'partiality' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'partialité,' where 'partial' meant 'biased or favoring one side.'
Historical Evolution
'partialité' transformed into the English word 'partiality' during the late Middle English period.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'favoring one side,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a particular liking or bias.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a particular liking or fondness for something or someone.
She has a partiality for chocolate desserts.
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Noun 2
an unfair bias in favor of one thing or person compared with another.
The judge was accused of partiality in the case.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39