Synonyms: overtone, partial, partial tone
Definition: a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
Similar words: harmonic
Definition: a tone that is a component of a complex sound
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: differential, differential coefficient, derivative, derived function, first derivative
Definition: the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: uncomplete, incomplete
Definition: not complete or total; not completed
Usage: an incomplete account of his life; political consequences of incomplete military success; an incomplete forward pass
Definition: (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
Usage: fond of chocolate; partial to horror movies
Similar words: inclined
Definition: (often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency
Usage: wasn't inclined to believe the excuse; inclined to be moody
Synonyms: partial
Definition: showing favoritism
Similar words: one-sided, colored, coloured, slanted, biased
Definition: favoring one person or side over another
Usage: a biased account of the trial; a decision that was partial to the defendant