partial Meaning & Definition
What Does Partial Mean?
Partial is an adjective that means Existing as a part or portion; incomplete. It is also used to mean Describing a property that holds only when an algorithm terminates. As a noun, it means A partial derivative: a derivative with respect to one independent variable of a function in multiple variables while holding the other variables constant. As a verb, it means To take the partial regression coefficient.
Partial in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈpɑɹʃəl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | fond, slanted and biased |
| Antonyms | fair and impartial |
| Plural | partials |
| Comparative / superlative | more partial, most partial |
| Verb forms | partials, and past participle |
Partial Definition (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!
- Having a predilection for something.
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- Of or relating to a partial derivative or partial differential.
- Subordinate.
- Having a wordplay element, but no definition.
Partial as a 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
- An incomplete fingerprint
- A fragment of a template containing markup.
- A repetition of an exercise during which the range of motion (amplitude) is not maximized.
- A fursuit that does not fully cover the wearer's body.
Partial as a Verb
- To take the partial regression coefficient.
Synonyms of Partial
Partial synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Partial
Partial in a Sentence
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.
The referee is blatantly partial!
God is not partial; he does not play favorites.
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Word Forms & Grammar
partial (comparative more partial, superlative most partial)
partial (plural partials)
partial (third-person singular simple present partials, present participle (US) partialing or (UK) partialling, simple past and past participle (US) partialed or (UK) partialled)
Words That Rhyme With Partial
Origin of Partial
From Middle English partiall, parcial, from Old French parcial (“biased or particular”), from Late Latin partiālis (“of or pertaining to a part”), from Latin pars (“part”).
How Do You Say Partial?
You say partial as //ˈpɑɹʃəl//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Partial
Is partial an adjective or a noun?
Partial is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for partial?
Words with a similar meaning to partial include fond, slanted and biased. See the full list of partial synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of partial?
The plural of partial is partials.
What is the past tense of partial?
The past tense of partial is and past participle.