Meaning & Definition of Partial in English
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Partial
/pɑrʃəl/
noun
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
synonym:
- partial derivative,
- partial
2. A harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
synonym:
- overtone,
- partial,
- partial tone
adjective
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"
synonym:
- partial
2. Showing favoritism
synonym:
- partial
3. (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
- "Fond of chocolate"
- "Partial to horror movies"
synonym:
- fond(p),
- partial(p)
Examples of using
I can only afford to make a partial payment.
The math teacher explained the concept of partial differentiation.
Lunar eclipses can be total or partial.