Partial
/ˈpɑːʃəl/
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
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
p3
a1
r1
t1
i1
a1
l1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Partial
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Partial"
Partial is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Partial" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "partial" is a low-scoring word.