partial
noun
- 1
A partial derivative: a derivative with respect to one independent variable of a function in multiple variables while holding the other variables constant.
- 2
Any of the sine waves which make up a complex tone; often an overtone or harmonic of the fundamental.
- 3
Dentures that replace only some of the natural teeth
- 4
(forensics) An incomplete fingerprint
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A fragment of a template containing markup.
verb
- 1
To take the partial regression coefficient.
adjective
- 1
Existing as a part or portion; incomplete
“So far, I have only pieced together a partial account of the incident.”
- 2
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.”
- 3
Biased in favor of a person, side, or point of view, especially when dealing with a competition or dispute
“The referee is blatantly partial!”
- 4
(followed by the preposition to) having a predilection for something
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Of or relating to a partial derivative or partial differential
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