1. (noun)partial derivative, partial 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. (noun)overtone, partial, partial tone a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
3. (adj)partial being or affecting only a part; not total
"a partial description of the suspect"; "partial collapse"; "a partial eclipse"; "a partial monopoly"; "partial immunity"
4. (adj)partial showing favoritism
5. (adj)fond(p), partial(p) (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
"fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies"