Main entry: overtone, partial, partial tone
Definition: a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
Main entry: partial, partial derivative
Definition: 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
Main entry: partial
Definition: being or affecting only a part; not total
Usage: a partial description of the suspect; partial collapse; a partial eclipse; a partial monopoly; partial immunity
Definition: (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
Usage: fond of chocolate; partial to horror movies
Main entry: partial
Definition: showing favoritism