noun Download 🔗Share A partial derivative: a derivative with respect to one independent variable of a function in multiple variables while holding the other variables constant. Examples : "The professor explained how to calculate the partials of a multivariable function, demonstrating how each variable's effect on the output could be isolated. " math technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of the sine waves which make up a complex tone; often an overtone or harmonic of the fundamental. Examples : "The rich, complex sound of the cello is created not just by its fundamental note, but also by the varying strengths of its partials, which contribute to its unique timbre. " music sound physics frequency technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Dentures that replace only some of the natural teeth Examples : "Since she only needed to replace a few missing teeth, the dentist recommended partials instead of full dentures. " medicine anatomy body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (forensics) An incomplete fingerprint Examples : "The detective dusted the doorknob, hoping to find clear fingerprints, but only found smudged partials that were too incomplete to identify. " police body mark science law Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A fragment of a template containing markup. Examples : "The website used several partials for the header and footer, making it easier to update them across all pages. " computing internet technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading