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partisanly

|par-ti-san-ly|

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/ˈpɑr.tɪ.zən.li/

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/ˈpɑː.tɪ.zən.li/

biased support

Etymology
Etymology Information

'partisanly' originates from English, specifically formed from the adjective 'partisan' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', where 'partisan' ultimately comes from Old Italian 'partigiano' meaning 'supporter, adherent'.

Historical Evolution

'partisan' entered English from Middle French or directly from Italian (Old Italian 'partigiano'); the English adjective 'partisan' later took the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' to form 'partisanly'.

Meaning Changes

Initially related to being a 'member or follower' (often of a political party or faction), the term evolved to describe the quality of biased or factional support; 'partisanly' specifically denotes acting or speaking with that bias.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a partisan manner; showing strong, often biased support for a party, faction, or cause.

The commentator spoke partisanly, praising only one side of the dispute.

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Last updated: 2025/11/15 11:01