partial

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈpɑːʃəl/
/ˈpɑɹʃəl/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

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

3 Definition

Dentures that replace only some of the natural teeth

4 Definition

(forensics) An incomplete fingerprint

5 Definition

A fragment of a template containing markup.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To take the partial regression coefficient.

Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Existing as a part or portion; incomplete

Example Sentences
  • So far, I have only pieced together a partial account of the incident.
2 Definition

Describing a property that holds only when an algorithm terminates

Example Sentences
  • It's easy to prove partial correctness, but it's not obvious that it is also totally correct.
3 Definition

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

Antonyms
impartial
Example Sentences
  • The referee is blatantly partial!
4 Definition

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

Synonyms
fond
5 Definition

Of or relating to a partial derivative or partial differential

6 Definition

Subordinate