partial (Meaning)
partial (n)
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
partial (s)
being or affecting only a part; not total
(followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
partial (a)
showing favoritism
partial (n.)
Of, pertaining to, or affecting, a part only; not general or universal; not total or entire; as, a partial eclipse of the moon.
Inclined to favor one party in a cause, or one side of a question, more then the other; baised; not indifferent; as, a judge should not be partial.
Having a predelection for; inclined to favor unreasonably; foolishly fond.
Pertaining to a subordinate portion; as, a compound umbel is made up of a several partial umbels; a leaflet is often supported by a partial petiole.
Synonyms & Antonyms of partial
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- disinterested
- open
- unbiased
- honest
- fair
- equitable
- equal
- unbiased
- evenhanded
- impartial
- evenhanded
- unprejudiced
- independent
- receptive
- neutral
- nonpartisan
- impartial
- reasonable
- fair
- objective
- neutral
- independent
- honest
- unprejudiced
- objective
- disinterested
- open
- reasonable
- receptive
- equitable
- equal
- nonpartisan
Synonyms:
- affected
- jaundiced
- inimical
- misrepresented
- unsympathetic
- predisposed
- unfriendly
- swayed
- convinced
- persuaded
Antonyms:
partial Sentence Examples
- The patient experienced a partial recovery from their illness.
- The solar eclipse was only a partial one, revealing only a sliver of the sun.
- The company's financial report showed a partial improvement in its revenue.
- The student made a partial attempt at the assignment, but failed to complete it.
- The weather forecast predicted partial sunny skies with a chance of afternoon rain.
- The judge issued a partial summary judgment, ruling on specific points of law.
- The team had a partial share of the championship, finishing in a tie.
- The research data provided partial evidence to support the hypothesis.
- The building was only partially constructed when the project was halted.
- The photographer captured a partial portrait of the subject, showing only the upper half of their face.
FAQs About the word partial
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
partisan, colored,distorted, hostile, one-sided, biased, warped, concerned, prejudiced, parti pris
disinterested, open, unbiased, honest, fair, equitable,equal, unbiased, evenhanded, impartial
The patient experienced a partial recovery from their illness.
The solar eclipse was only a partial one, revealing only a sliver of the sun.
The company's financial report showed a partial improvement in its revenue.
The student made a partial attempt at the assignment, but failed to complete it.
