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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for partial

Noun

1. partial derivative, partial, derived function, derivative, differential coefficient, differential, first derivative
usage: 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
2. overtone, partial, partial tone, harmonic
usage: a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency

Adjective

1. partial, incomplete (vs. complete), uncomplete
usage: being or affecting only a part; not total; "a partial description of the suspect"; "partial collapse"; "a partial eclipse"; "a partial monopoly"; "partial immunity"
2. partial (vs. impartial), unfair, biased, colored, coloured, one-sided, slanted, unfair#2, unjust
usage: showing favoritism
3. fond(predicate), partial(predicate), inclined(predicate) (vs. disinclined)
usage: (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for; "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies"
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