Definitions for partial

Definitions for (noun) partial

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


Definitions for (adj) partial

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


Main entry: fond, partial

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


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