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The correct spelling is partial.
How to pronounce partial
noun
IPA: /ˈpɑːʃəl/
Say it like: Par-tia-l
The correct spelling is partial. A partial derivative: a derivative with respect to one independent variable of a function in multiple variables while holding the other variables constant. For example: "So far, I have only pieced together a partial account of the incident."
Usage Examples
“So far, I have only pieced together a partial account of the incident.”
“It's easy to prove partial correctness, but it's not obvious that it is also totally correct.”
“The referee is blatantly partial!”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A partial derivative: a derivative with respect to one independent variable of a function in multiple variables while holding the other variables constant.
- 2.Any of the sine waves which make up a complex tone; often an overtone or harmonic of the fundamental.
- 3.Dentures that replace only some of the natural teeth
- 4.(forensics) An incomplete fingerprint
- 5.A fragment of a template containing markup.
verb
- 1.To take the partial regression coefficient.
adjective
- 1.Existing as a part or portion; incomplete
- 2.Describing a property that holds only when an algorithm terminates
- 3.Biased in favor of a person, side, or point of view, especially when dealing with a competition or dispute
- 4.(followed by the preposition to) having a predilection for something
- 5.Of or relating to a partial derivative or partial differential
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