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Synonyms: martial, parial

Antonyms: martial, parial

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Adjective

1. Existing as a [[part]] or [[portion]]; [[incomplete]].
2. {{lb|en|computer science}} Describing a [[property]] that holds only when an algorithm [[terminate]]s.
3. [[biased|Biased]] in favor of a person, side, or [[point of view]], especially when dealing with a [[competition]] or [[dispute]].
4. {{lb|en|followed by the preposition '''to'''}} Having a [[predilection]] for something.
5. {{lb|en|mathematics}} Of or relating to a [[partial derivative]] or [[partial differential]].
6. {{lb|en|botany}} [[subordinate|Subordinate]].
7. {{lb|en|crosswording|of a clue}} Having a [[wordplay]] element, but no definition.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|mathematics}} A [[partial derivative]]: a [[derivative]] with respect to one independent variable of a function in multiple variables while holding the other variables constant.
2. {{lb|en|quantum physics|acoustics|music}} Any of the [[sine wave]]s which make up a [[complex]] [[tone]]; often an [[overtone]] or [[harmonic]] of the [[fundamental]].
3. {{lb|en|dentistry}} [[dentures]] that replace only some of the [[natural]] [[teeth]]
4. {{lb|en|forensics}} An incomplete [[fingerprint]]
5. {{lb|en|programming|internet}} A [[fragment]] of a [[template]] containing [[markup]].
6. {{lb|en|bodybuilding}} A [[repetition]] of an [[exercise]] during which the range of motion ([[amplitude]]) is not maximized.
7. {{senseid|en|fursuit}} {{lb|en|furry}} A [[fursuit]] that does not fully cover the wearer's [[body]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|statistics|transitive}} To take the partial regression coefficient. <!--needs attention from subject expert-->

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