Partial
/ˈpɑːʃəl/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:11 pts7 letters
Definition of Partial
noun
- 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.
verb
adjective
- Existing as a part or portion; incomplete
"So far, I have only pieced together a partial account of the incident."
- 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."
- Biased in favor of a person, side, or point of view, especially when dealing with a competition or dispute
"The referee is blatantly partial!"
- (followed by the preposition to) having a predilection for something
- Of or relating to a partial derivative or partial differential
Anagrams of Partial
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
fond
ANTONYMS
impartial