PARTIAL

(noun) a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
synonyms : overtone , partial tone
One can listen to A2 (110 Hz) and 15 of its partials if one has a media player capable of playing Vorbis files. -added by naila_inlas
(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
synonyms : partial derivative
Partials are useful in differential geometry and vector calculus. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) showing favoritism
She becomes very partial when it comes to children. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) being or affecting only a part; not total
"a partial description of the suspect", "partial collapse", "a partial eclipse", "a partial monopoly", "partial immunity"
The chapter provided only a partial description of the event. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
"fond of chocolate", "partial to horror movies"
synonyms : fond
Cats are very partial to milk. -added by naila_inlas

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