partial
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1. A partial derivative: a derivative with respect to one independent variable of a function in multiple variables while holding the other variables constant.
2. Any of the sine waves which make up a complex tone; often an overtone or harmonic of the fundamental.
3. Dentures that replace only some of the natural teeth
4. (forensics) An incomplete fingerprint
5. A fragment of a template containing markup.
1. To take the partial regression coefficient.
1. Existing as a part or portion; incomplete
"So far, I have only pieced together a partial account of the incident."
2. Describing a property that holds only when an algorithm terminates
"It's easy to prove partial correctness, but it's not obvious that it is also totally correct."
3. Biased in favor of a person, side, or point of view, especially when dealing with a competition or dispute
"The referee is blatantly partial!"
4. (followed by the preposition to) having a predilection for something
5. Of or relating to a partial derivative or partial differential
6. Subordinate
Synonyms
≠ Antonyms
Source: en.wiktionary.org
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