partial
/ˈpɑːrʃəl/
noun
- A part or component of something; a partial derivative in mathematics (less common in everyday use).
- The engineer calculated the partials of the stress equation to find the weak points.
- In calculus class, we learned how to compute a partial of a function with respect to one variable.
- Each partial of the model represents a different aspect of the system.
adjective
- Not complete or total; only a part of something.
- The report gave only a partial explanation for the delay.
- We have a partial list of attendees, but some names are missing.
- She made a partial recovery after the surgery and still needed therapy.
- Favoring one side, person, or group over another; biased.
- The judge was accused of being partial to the defendant because of their friendship.
- A good referee must never be partial toward either team.
- Her partial treatment of her youngest child caused jealousy among the others.
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