partial

/ˈpɑːʃəl//ˈpɑɹʃəl/

noun

  1. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

    Dentures that replace only some of the natural teeth

  4. 4

    (forensics) An incomplete fingerprint

  5. 5

    A fragment of a template containing markup.

verb

  1. 1

    To take the partial regression coefficient.

adjective

  1. 1

    Existing as a part or portion; incomplete

    So far, I have only pieced together a partial account of the incident.
  2. 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. 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. 4

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

  5. 5

    Of or relating to a partial derivative or partial differential

  6. 6

    Subordinate

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