partial
pronunciation
How to pronounce partial in British English:
UK [ˈpɑːʃl]
How to pronounce partial in American English:
US [ˈpɑːrʃl]
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- 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
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- Adjective:
- being or affecting only a part; not total
- showing favoritism
- (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
Word Origin
- partial (adj.)
- early 15c., "one-sided, biased," from Old French parcial (14c., Modern French partial), from Medieval Latin partialis "divisible, solitary, partial," from Latin pars (genitive partis) "part" (see part (n.)). Sense of "not whole, incomplete" is attested from late 14c. Related: Partially (mid-15c. as "incompletely").
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Example
- 1. One insider thinks this will lead to partial nationalisation .
- 2. Britain demanded a partial veto on future financial regulation .
- 3. At first the treaties banning indiscriminate use of anti-personnel mines and cluster bombs attracted only partial support .
- 4. Again , they have a partial point .
- 5. Question : what happens to the mind when we get used to paying partial attention ?