impartial
pronunciation
How to pronounce impartial in British English:
UK [ɪmˈpɑːʃl]
How to pronounce impartial in American English:
US [ɪmˈpɑːrʃl]
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- Adjective:
- showing lack of favoritism
- free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
Word Origin
- impartial (adj.)
- formed in English 1590s from assimilated form of in- (1) "not, opposite of" + partial. First recorded in "Richard II."
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Example
- 1. There is an independent and impartial judiciary for civil matters .
- 2. Granted , mothers are not the most impartial observers .
- 3. But underlying institutions need to be impartial and dependable .
- 4. Quaint , impartial boundary commissioners can take much of the credit .
- 5. The un has demanded an impartial investigation .