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partial

/ˈpɑːʃəl/

noun

Meaning

  • A partial derivative: a derivative with respect to one independent variable of a function in multiple variables while holding the other variables constant.

  • Any of the sine waves which make up a complex tone; often an overtone or harmonic of the fundamental.

  • Dentures that replace only some of the natural teeth

  • (forensics) An incomplete fingerprint

  • A fragment of a template containing markup.

verb

Meaning

  • To take the partial regression coefficient.

adjective

Meaning

  • Existing as a part or portion; incomplete

    "So far, I have only pieced together a partial account of the incident."

  • Describing a property that holds only when an algorithm terminates

    "It's easy to prove partial correctness, but it's not obvious that it is also totally correct."

  • Biased in favor of a person, side, or point of view, especially when dealing with a competition or dispute

    "The referee is blatantly partial!"

  • (followed by the preposition to) having a predilection for something

  • Of or relating to a partial derivative or partial differential

  • Subordinate

Synonyms

fond