Definitions
1.nounA partial derivative: a derivative with respect to one independent variable of a function in multiple variables while holding the other variables constant.
2.nounAny of the sine waves which make up a complex tone; often an overtone or harmonic of the fundamental.
3.nounDentures that replace only some of the natural teeth
4.noun(forensics) An incomplete fingerprint
5.nounA fragment of a template containing markup.
6.verbTo take the partial regression coefficient.
7.adjectiveExisting as a part or portion; incomplete"So far, I have only pieced together a partial account of the incident."
8.adjectiveDescribing a property that holds only when an algorithm terminates"It's easy to prove partial correctness, but it's not obvious that it is also totally correct."
9.adjectiveBiased in favor of a person, side, or point of view, especially when dealing with a competition or dispute"The referee is blatantly partial!"
10.adjective(followed by the preposition to) having a predilection for something
11.adjectiveOf or relating to a partial derivative or partial differential
12.adjectiveSubordinate