partial Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Partial?
Instead of partial you can say fond depending on the context. A word with the opposite meaning is impartial.
Choose a meaning, then find a word that fits your sentence.
Partial as an Adjective
Existing as a part or portion; incomplete.
So far, I have only pieced together a partial account of the incident.
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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.
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Biased in favor of a person, side, or point of view, especially when dealing with a competition or dispute.
The referee is blatantly partial!
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Having a predilection for something.
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Of or relating to a partial derivative or partial differential.
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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.
(forensics) An incomplete fingerprint
Partial as a Verb
To take the partial regression coefficient.
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”).
Partial in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɑɹʃəl/ |
| Meaning | Existing as a part or portion; incomplete |
| Synonyms | fond |
| Antonyms | impartial |
| Plural | partials |
| Comparative / superlative | more partial, most partial |
| Verb forms | partials, and past participle |
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 the opposite of partial?
The opposite of partial is impartial.
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.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of partial?
The comparative form is more partial and the superlative form is most partial.