partial

Words with a similar base: partial, partial_derivative, partial_tone

'partial'

[partial_derivative.n.01] as in: 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

'partial'

[overtone.n.02] as in: a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency

'partial'

[partial.s.01] as in: being or affecting only a part; not total

Examples:
a partial description of the suspect
partial collapse
a partial eclipse
a partial monopoly
partial immunity

'partial'

[partial.a.02] as in: showing favoritism

'partial'

[fond.s.03] as in: (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for

Examples:
fond of chocolate
partial to horror movies

Origins

					partial (English)
└── parcial (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── partialis (Latin)
        └── pars (Latin)

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