Partial
adjective
Being incomplete or not full.
He only has a partial understanding of the subject.
Often appears as...
- partial view
- partial refund
adjective
Favoring one side in a dispute above the other; biased.
The referee's decision was partial
Often appears as...
- partial judgment
- partial perspective
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Disapproving
mathematics
Relating to or denoting an operation or method in which a complex problem is broken down into simpler problems.
Partial integration is used in calculus.
Often appears as...
- partial derivative
- partial fraction
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Technical
music
Relating to or designating a harmonic component of a complex sound, with a distinctive frequency.
In music, a partial tone is one of many pure sounds (sine waves) that come together to make up a complex tone
Often appears as...
- partial tone
- partial wave
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Technical
adjective
Being incomplete or not full.
He only has a partial understanding of the subject.
Often appears as...
- partial view
- partial refund
adjective
Favoring one side in a dispute above the other; biased.
The referee's decision was partial
Often appears as...
- partial judgment
- partial perspective
Usage tips
Disapproving
mathematics
Relating to or denoting an operation or method in which a complex problem is broken down into simpler problems.
Partial integration is used in calculus.
Often appears as...
- partial derivative
- partial fraction
Usage tips
Technical
music
Relating to or designating a harmonic component of a complex sound, with a distinctive frequency.
In music, a partial tone is one of many pure sounds (sine waves) that come together to make up a complex tone
Often appears as...
- partial tone
- partial wave
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Often in Progress
Use 'partial' when something is in the process of being completed or could potentially be developed further.
His novel is still a partial draft.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Total
'Partial' implies that a larger whole exists, part of which is being referred to or presented.
She had only a partial view of the stage.
Pro Tip 3/3Partial Effort
Describes an effort that is not 100% or lacking in some way.
They made only a partial attempt to clean the room.
Pro Tip 1/3Often in Progress
Use 'partial' when something is in the process of being completed or could potentially be developed further.
His novel is still a partial draft.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Total
'Partial' implies that a larger whole exists, part of which is being referred to or presented.
She had only a partial view of the stage.
Pro Tip 3/3Partial Effort
Describes an effort that is not 100% or lacking in some way.
They made only a partial attempt to clean the room.
Pro Tip 1/3Often in Progress
Use 'partial' when something is in the process of being completed or could potentially be developed further.
His novel is still a partial draft.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Total
'Partial' implies that a larger whole exists, part of which is being referred to or presented.
She had only a partial view of the stage.
Pro Tip 3/3Partial Effort
Describes an effort that is not 100% or lacking in some way.
They made only a partial attempt to clean the room.
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A brief history of...
unexplained emotional states are at least partially related to brain chemistry, the balance of various chemicals present inside the brain. Like the Greek system, changing the balance of these chemicals can deeply alter how we respond to even extremely difficult circumstances.
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The otherworldly...
Some sea animals, like jellyfish, comb jellies and salps can migrate between depths partially because their 90% water consistency allows them to withstand immense pressure. But they're the exception. Most deep-sea creatures are confined to a narrow range in the water column
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Taboo? Scarification PIPE...
considers the tradition a vital step she believes the ritual will please our ancestors spirits and protect Philippe from harm happy because he's only going to cry I can console him Philippe's head has been partially shaved so the
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What lives in ice? PIPE...
are a suite of seals that maybe half dozen of them that rely on sea ice either completely or partially for different stages of their lifecycle this harp seal is nursing its pup and polar cod are very nutritious and important
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Are Red Pandas Friendly?...
Yes, they do. We use them for training purposes as rewards. We don't give them too much. But as a favoured food item, it helps with their management. And they are partial to a grape or two. Why do red pandas have long tails?
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The Blue Planet...
scent that these hermit crabs are particularly partial to it's vital that the crabs have the best possible protection from the heavy teeth of the waiting sharks and rays for that they need the shell with a perfect fit today
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History through the eyes...
Would it even have started? When you think about it like this, many major milestones in world history can all be at least partially attributed to the simple spud from the Peruvian hilltops.
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Giant Horse Conch &...
But out on the flats, the scent of dying snail wafts away on the tide. It's a scent that these hermit crabs are partial to. It's vital that the crabs have the best possible protection
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Peter van Uhm: Why I...
for a less violent world for all of us. I stand for this soldier who suffered partial hearing loss and sustained permanent injuries to her leg,
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Best Tiger Cub Moments...
it's a samba dear she partially throttles her victim but doesn't kill it she will use this one to give a lesson to her cub
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A brief history of...
unexplained emotional states are at least partially related to brain chemistry, the balance of various chemicals present inside the brain. Like the Greek system, changing the balance of these chemicals can deeply alter how we respond to even extremely difficult circumstances.
Video examples
The otherworldly...
Some sea animals, like jellyfish, comb jellies and salps can migrate between depths partially because their 90% water consistency allows them to withstand immense pressure. But they're the exception. Most deep-sea creatures are confined to a narrow range in the water column
Video examples
Taboo? Scarification PIPE...
considers the tradition a vital step she believes the ritual will please our ancestors spirits and protect Philippe from harm happy because he's only going to cry I can console him Philippe's head has been partially shaved so the
Video examples
What lives in ice? PIPE...
are a suite of seals that maybe half dozen of them that rely on sea ice either completely or partially for different stages of their lifecycle this harp seal is nursing its pup and polar cod are very nutritious and important
Video examples
Are Red Pandas Friendly?...
Yes, they do. We use them for training purposes as rewards. We don't give them too much. But as a favoured food item, it helps with their management. And they are partial to a grape or two. Why do red pandas have long tails?
Video examples
The Blue Planet...
scent that these hermit crabs are particularly partial to it's vital that the crabs have the best possible protection from the heavy teeth of the waiting sharks and rays for that they need the shell with a perfect fit today
Video examples
History through the eyes...
Would it even have started? When you think about it like this, many major milestones in world history can all be at least partially attributed to the simple spud from the Peruvian hilltops.
Video examples
Giant Horse Conch &...
But out on the flats, the scent of dying snail wafts away on the tide. It's a scent that these hermit crabs are partial to. It's vital that the crabs have the best possible protection
Video examples
Peter van Uhm: Why I...
for a less violent world for all of us. I stand for this soldier who suffered partial hearing loss and sustained permanent injuries to her leg,
Video examples
Best Tiger Cub Moments...
it's a samba dear she partially throttles her victim but doesn't kill it she will use this one to give a lesson to her cub
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Gina Barreca
American Comedian
I passed my classes because I displayed effort, not because I learned math. But how can we help young people understand life rarely gives partial credit for effort, especially if that effort doesn't lead to understanding or success?
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Newt Gingrich
American Politician
There is no question that at times in my life, partially driven by how passionately I felt about my country, that I worked far too hard and that things happened in my life that were not appropriate.
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Frances Perkins
American Politician
Most of man's problems upon this planet, in the long history of the race, have been met and solved either partially or as a whole by experiment based on common sense and carried out with courage.
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Joseph Bruchac
Writer
I think every writer will tell you that their characters are always partially themselves: who I am and what I've experienced. It's always there in part of my characters.
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Steven Wright
American Comedian
I'm seeing the world partially through the eyes of a kid. Not all the time. There's no black and white to it. But sometimes I'm seeing it like I'm 4.
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Kali Uchis
Colombian Musician
I've always been very insecure and had a lot of self-doubt growing up. That was partially because of how I was raised.
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James Maslow
American Actor
I think most of my songs are based on an emotion and in every song I write, there's at least a partial truth.
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Al Seckel
American Scientist
I have to admit that I am really partial to the look and feel of a book. I have been that way my entire life.
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Alexander Pope
English Poet
To observations which ourselves we make, we grow more partial for th' observer's sake.
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Clarence Thomas
American Judge
I'd been very partial to Malcolm X, particularly his self-help teachings.
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Gina Barreca
American Comedian
I passed my classes because I displayed effort, not because I learned math. But how can we help young people understand life rarely gives partial credit for effort, especially if that effort doesn't lead to understanding or success?
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Newt Gingrich
American Politician
There is no question that at times in my life, partially driven by how passionately I felt about my country, that I worked far too hard and that things happened in my life that were not appropriate.
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Frances Perkins
American Politician
Most of man's problems upon this planet, in the long history of the race, have been met and solved either partially or as a whole by experiment based on common sense and carried out with courage.
Quote examples
Joseph Bruchac
Writer
I think every writer will tell you that their characters are always partially themselves: who I am and what I've experienced. It's always there in part of my characters.
Quote examples
Steven Wright
American Comedian
I'm seeing the world partially through the eyes of a kid. Not all the time. There's no black and white to it. But sometimes I'm seeing it like I'm 4.
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Kali Uchis
Colombian Musician
I've always been very insecure and had a lot of self-doubt growing up. That was partially because of how I was raised.
Quote examples
James Maslow
American Actor
I think most of my songs are based on an emotion and in every song I write, there's at least a partial truth.
Quote examples
Al Seckel
American Scientist
I have to admit that I am really partial to the look and feel of a book. I have been that way my entire life.
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Alexander Pope
English Poet
To observations which ourselves we make, we grow more partial for th' observer's sake.
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Clarence Thomas
American Judge
I'd been very partial to Malcolm X, particularly his self-help teachings.
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