Partial - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpɑːrʃl|  American pronunciation of the word partial
Brit.  |ˈpɑːʃ(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word partial

noun

- the derivative of a function of two or more variables with respect to a single variable while the other variables are considered to be constant
- a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency (syn: overtone)

adjective

- being or affecting only a part; not total
a partial description of the suspect
partial collapse
a partial eclipse
a partial monopoly
partial immunity
- (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for (syn: fond)
partial to horror movies

Extra examples

These plants prefer full sun or partial shade.

The partial ban on immigration has been lifted.

His latest play was deemed only a partial success by the critics.

He wears a partial denture.

She suggested a partial solution to the problem.

A referee must not be partial toward either team.

It is inconsistent with justice to be partial.

She was partial to pizza and chocolate.

I am not so partial to the royal judgment as to support it.

The exhibition was only a partial success.

The dollar staged a partial recovery.

I'm very partial to cream cakes.

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