Dictionary definition · partial
noun
- 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
- a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
adjective
- constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety"a fractional share of the vote"
- showing favoritism
- being or affecting only a part; not total"a partial description of the suspect"
- (followed by ‘of’ or ‘to’) having a strong preference or liking for"fond of chocolate"
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Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).