Definitions

1. noun

the state of giving more value or importance to one thing or person over another; bias

“Her partiality towards her favorite nephew was evident in the way she always gave him preferential treatment.”

2. noun

a tendency to favor one person, group, or thing over another

“The judge’s partiality towards one side of the case led to accusations of bias.”

3. noun

a preference for something

“She had a partiality for Italian food and often cooked it at home.”

4. noun

a quality of being incomplete or imperfect

“The partiality of the data led to incorrect conclusions in the study.”