Lexic.us

Definition of Partial

1. Adjective. Being or affecting only a part; not total. "Partial immunity"

2. 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.

3. Adjective. Showing favoritism.

4. Noun. A harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency.

5. Adjective. (followed by 'of' or 'to') having a strong preference or liking for. "Partial to horror movies"

Definition of Partial

1. a. Of, pertaining to, or affecting, a part only; not general or universal; not total or entire; as, a partial eclipse of the moon.

Definition of Partial

1. Adjective. Existing as a part or portion; incomplete. ¹

2. Adjective. (computer science) Describing a property that holds only when an algorithm terminates. ¹

3. Adjective. Biased in favor of a person, side, or point of view, especially when dealing with a competition or dispute. ¹

4. Noun. (mathematics) A partial derivative: a derivative with respect to one independent variable of a function in multiple variables. ¹

5. Noun. (music) An overtone or harmonic. ¹

6. Noun. (dentistry) dentures that replace only some of the natural teeth ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Partial

1. a simple component of a complex tone [n -S]

Medical Definition of Partial

1. 1. Of, pertaining to, or affecting, a part only; not general or universal; not total or entire; as, a partial eclipse of the moon. "Partial dissolutions of the earth." 2. Inclined to favor one party in a cause, or one side of a question, more then the other; baised; not indifferent; as, a judge should not be partial. "Ye have been partial in the law." (Mal. Ii. 9) 3. Having a predelection for; inclined to favor unreasonably; foolishly fond. "A partial parent." "Not partial to an ostentatious display." (Sir W. Scott) 4. Pertaining to a subordinate portion; as, a compound umbel is made up of a several partial umbels; a leaflet is often supported by a partial petiole. Partial differentials, Partial differential coefficients, Partial differentiation, etc. (of a function of two or more variables), the differentials, differential coefficients, differentiation etc, of the function, upon the hypothesis that some of the variables are for the time constant. Partial fractions, the simple tones which in combination form an ordinary tone; the overtones, or harmonics, which, blending with a fundamental tone, cause its special quality of sound, or timbre, or tone colour. See, also, Tone. Origin: F, fr. LL. Partials, fr. L. Pars, gen. Partis, a part; cf. (for sense 1) F. Partiel. See Part. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Partial

parthenogenetic parthenogenetically parthenogenic parthenogenitive parthenogens parthenogeny parthenolide parthenophobia parthenote parthenotes

parthood parti parti-color parti pris partial (current term) partial(p) partial-birth abortion partial-birth abortions partial-fraction partial-order

partial-thickness burn partial-thickness flap partial-thickness graft partial abortion partial adrenocortical insufficiency partial agglutinin partial aneuploidy

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