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
Used in a Sentence
partial
How to use partial in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for partial.
Editorial note
- Which orders can be split to satisfy a partial?
Examples6
Definitions5
Parts of speech2
Quick take
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
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of partial gathered in one view.
a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
being or affecting only a part; not total; "a partial description of the suspect"; "partial collapse"; "a partial eclipse"; "a partial monopoly"; "partial immunity"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for partial.
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
noun
a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
See also: overtone
adjective
being or affecting only a part; not total; "a partial description of the suspect"; "partial collapse"; "a partial eclipse"; "a partial monopoly"; "partial immunity"
adjective
showing favoritism
adjective
(followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for; "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies"
Example sentences
- Which orders can be split to satisfy a partial?
Go back and look at that partial list of learnings from Amazon, and tell me which ones Stubby gives you out of the box.
The only solution is a partial solution, to create decentralized services.
But they are programmed not to kill themselves under almost any circumstances, so they continue limping along with only partial functionality or none at all.
With large amounts of work the partial redundancy between these components could be removed, but it's really not a big issue; for desktop or professional use getting things to work right isn't too hard.
I could only have loved it more if it had been snowing, but I know I'm partial with snow, so I wanted to test myself and see if even without snow I'd enjoy my vacations in the very same place, to remove a bit of exoticism.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use partial in a sentence?
- Which orders can be split to satisfy a partial?
What does partial mean?
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
What part of speech is partial?
partial is commonly used as noun, adjective.