noun

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

verb

1. To take the partial regression coefficient.

adjective

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!”

Synonyms: fond