impartial
ihm-PAHR-shuhl
Impartial (adj) means treating everyone fairly and equally, without favoring one side. Example: “A judge is expected to remain impartial throughout the trial.”
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Treating everyone fairly and equally, without favoring one side.
"A judge is expected to remain impartial throughout the trial."
How to use impartial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFair and unbiased — not favoring any particular side.
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Common pairings
impartial judge
impartial observer
remain impartial
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- more impartial
- Superlative
- most impartial
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Etymology
From Middle French impartial, from im- + partial.
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What does “impartial” mean?
The word “impartial” means treating everyone fairly and equally, without favoring one side. In plain terms, fair and unbiased — not favoring any particular side.
How do you pronounce “impartial”?
“Impartial” is pronounced ihm-PAHR-shuhl (/ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “impartial” in a sentence?
Here is “impartial” used in a sentence: “A judge is expected to remain impartial throughout the trial.”
What is the opposite of “impartial”?
The opposite of “impartial” — its antonyms — are biased, bigoted, conflicted, interested and nonimpartial.
What part of speech is “impartial”?
“Impartial” is an adjective.
Where does the word “impartial” come from?
The word “impartial” comes from Middle French. From Middle French impartial, from im- + partial.
Is “impartial” a common word?
“Impartial” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
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