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.
— synonyms: partial_derivative
noun a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency.
— synonyms: overtone, partial_tone
adjective being or affecting only a part.
adjective showing favoritism.
adjective (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for.
— synonyms: fond(p), partial(p)
Examples
“So far, I have only pieced together a partial account of the incident.”
“It's easy to prove partial correctness, but it's not obvious that it is also totally correct.”