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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The doctrine that the three persons of the Trinity are each three parts of God; in other words, each one thirds of God. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   The doctrine that Christ's atonement was made for only a part of humanity. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   Partiality; the quality of being partial. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   The sexual attraction to specific parts of the body. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

bentbiasfavoritisminclinationjaundicejaundiced eye

Etymology

From partial + -ism.

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