26984 words

partial

7 definitions ā€¢ 8 examples
1
not complete:

Examples:

The general has ordered a partial withdrawal of troops from the area.
2
influenced by the fact that you personally prefer or approve of something, so that you do not judge fairly:

Examples:

The reporting in the papers is entirely partial and makes no attempt to be objective.
3
having a liking for something:

Examples:

I'm not partial to fish.
4
one part that makes up a complex musical note (= one that includes different sound waves); an overtone or a harmonic:

Examples:

the upper partials of the harmonic series
5
not complete:

Examples:

He made a partial repayment of the loan.
6
to have a particular preference or liking for someone or something:

Examples:

Iā€™m partial toward the larger dogs.
7
not complete:

Examples:

There has been a partial restructuring of our HR department.
Partial funding is available for overseas delegates to the conference.

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