nounπShareA partial derivative: a derivative with respect to one independent variable of a function in multiple variables while holding the other variables constant."The professor explained how to calculate the partials of a multivariable function, demonstrating how each variable's effect on the output could be isolated. "mathtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of the sine waves which make up a complex tone; often an overtone or harmonic of the fundamental."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. "musicsoundphysicsfrequencytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDentures that replace only some of the natural teeth"Since she only needed to replace a few missing teeth, the dentist recommended partials instead of full dentures. "medicineanatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(forensics) An incomplete fingerprint"The detective dusted the doorknob, hoping to find clear fingerprints, but only found smudged partials that were too incomplete to identify. "policebodymarksciencelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fragment of a template containing markup."The website used several partials for the header and footer, making it easier to update them across all pages. "computinginternettechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
