partial

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From Late Latin partialis (of or pertaining to a part) via Middle English parcial (biased or particular).

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partial (comparative more partial, superlative most partial)

Positive
partial

Comparative
more partial

Superlative
most partial

  1. Existing as a part or portion; incomplete.
    So far, I have only pieced together a partial account of the incident.
  2. 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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[edit] Noun

Singular
partial

Plural
partials

partial (plural partials)

  1. (mathematics) A partial derivative: a derivative with respect to one independent variable of a function in multiple variables.
  2. (music) An overtone or harmonic.
  3. (dentistry) dentures that replace only some of the natural teeth