part-time
|part/time|
🇺🇸
/ˈpɑrtˌtaɪm/
🇬🇧
/ˈpɑːtˌtaɪm/
partial work hours
Etymology
'part-time' originates from the English words 'part' and 'time', where 'part' meant 'a portion' and 'time' referred to 'a period'.
'part-time' was formed by combining the words 'part' and 'time' in English, reflecting the concept of working for a portion of the usual hours.
Initially, it meant 'working for a portion of the usual hours', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
working or involving fewer hours than a full-time job.
She has a part-time job at the local library.
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Adverb 1
for only part of the usual working day or week.
He works part-time while attending college.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45