partial

Meanings

Plural: partials

Noun

• the derivative of a function of two or more variables with respect to a single variable while the other variables are considered to be constant
• a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
• 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
• An incomplete fingerprint
• A fragment of a template containing markup.
• The condition of not exhausting the amplitude during the repetition of an exercise.
• A fursuit that does not fully cover the wearer's body.

Adjective Satellite

• being or affecting only a part; not total
  • "a partial description of the suspect"
  • "partial collapse"
  • "a partial eclipse"
  • "a partial monopoly"
  • "partial immunity"
• (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
  • "partial to horror movies"

Adjective

• showing favoritism

Adj

• existing as a part or portion; incomplete
• describing a property that holds only when an algorithm terminates
• biased in favor of a person, side, or point of view, especially when dealing with a competition or dispute
• having a predilection for something
• of or relating to a partial derivative or partial differential
• subordinate
• Having a wordplay element, but no definition.

Verb

• To take the partial regression coefficient.

Synonyms

demi-, fond, fractional, half rep, nonimpartial, overtone, partial derivative, partial tone, partite, semi-

Antonyms

impartial

Related Words

part, partly

Anagrams of partial