partial (adj.)

  1. showing favoritism

    partial (n.)

  1. 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

    [ Syn: partial derivative ]

  2. a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency

    [ Syn: overtone , partial tone ]

    partial (adj.)

  1. being or affecting only a part; not total; a partial description of the suspect; partial collapse; a partial eclipse; a partial monopoly; partial immunity'

  2. (followed by `of or `to) having a strong preference or liking for; fond of chocolate; partial to horror movies

    [ Syn: fond ]

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