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Partial

/ˈpɑːʃəl/

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

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📖 Definitions of "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

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

🔄 Synonyms of "Partial"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
fondnoun	Having a liking or affection (for). [(chiefly) with of]
slanted	Placed at an angle, on a slant.
biased	Exhibiting bias; prejudiced.
unfairverb	Not fair.
one-sided	Partial or biased in favour of one faction or demographic group.
incompletenoun	Not complete; not finished.
uncomplete	Obsolete form of incomplete. [Not complete; not finished.]
colorednoun	Having a color.

↔️ Antonyms of "Partial"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
fairnoun	Unblemished (figuratively or literally); clean and pure; innocent.
impartial	treating all parties, rivals, or disputants equally; not partial; not biased

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Partial"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
one-sided	Partial or biased in favour of one faction or demographic group.
biased	Exhibiting bias; prejudiced.
uncomplete	Obsolete form of incomplete. [Not complete; not finished.]
incomplete	Not complete; not finished.
unfair	Not fair.
slanted	Placed at an angle, on a slant.
inclined	Having a tendency, preference, likelihood, or disposition.
fond	Having a liking or affection (for). [(chiefly) with of]
colored	Having a color.
partially	To a partial degree or extent, incompletely.
partly	In part, or to some degree, but not completely.
detailnoun	An individual feature, fact, or other item, considered separately from the whole of which it is a part.
superficial	Appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely.
unilateral	Done by one side only.
micro	Small, relatively small; used to contrast levels of the noun modified.
one-sidedly	In a one-sided or biased manner.
individual	Relating to a single person or thing as opposed to more than one.
occasional	Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often; incidental.
mini	Miniature, tiny, small.
limited	With certain (often specified) limits placed upon it.