partial
/ˈpɑːʃəl/ · noun
Meaning
- A partial derivative: a derivative with respect to one independent variable of a function in multiple variables while holding the other variables constant.
- Any of the sine waves which make up a complex tone; often an overtone or harmonic of the fundamental.
- Dentures that replace only some of the natural teeth
- (forensics) An incomplete fingerprint
- A fragment of a template containing markup.
- To take the partial regression coefficient.
- Existing as a part or portion; incomplete
- Describing a property that holds only when an algorithm terminates
- Biased in favor of a person, side, or point of view, especially when dealing with a competition or dispute
- (followed by the preposition to) having a predilection for something
- Of or relating to a partial derivative or partial differential
- Subordinate
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