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partial
adj. fractional, fragmentary, incomplete; biased, prejudiced


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Partial

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partial
Noun
1. 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
(synonym) partial derivative
(hypernym) derived function, derivative, differential coefficient, differential, first derivative
2. a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
(synonym) overtone, partial tone
(hypernym) harmonic
Adjective
1. being or affecting only a part; not total; "a partial description of the suspect"; "partial collapse"; "a partial eclipse"; "a partial monopoly"; "partial immunity"
(similar) incomplete, uncomplete
2. showing favoritism
(synonym) unfair
(antonym) impartial, fair
(similar) biased, colored, coloured, one-sided, slanted
(see-also) unfair, unjust
3. (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for; "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies"
(synonym) fond(p), partial(p)
(similar) inclined(p)


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partial
adj. one sided, prejudiced, biased

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Partial
(n.)
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.
  
 
(n.)
Of, pertaining to, or affecting, a part only; not general or universal; not total or entire; as, a partial eclipse of the moon.
  
 
(n.)
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.
  
 
(n.)
Having a predelection for; inclined to favor unreasonably; foolishly fond.
  

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