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A partial derivative: a derivative with respect to one independent variable of a function in multiple variables while holding the other variables constant.

Any of the sine waves which make up a complex tone; often an overtone or harmonic of the fundamental.

Dentures that replace only some of the natural teeth

(forensics) An incomplete fingerprint

To take the partial regression coefficient.

Existing as a part or portion; incomplete

Example: So far, I have only pieced together a partial account of the incident.

Describing a property that holds only when an algorithm terminates

Example: It's easy to prove partial correctness, but it's not obvious that it is also totally correct.

Biased in favor of a person, side, or point of view, especially when dealing with a competition or dispute

Example: The referee is blatantly partial!

(followed by the preposition to) having a predilection for something