The noun partial has 2 senses (no senses from tagged texts)
1. 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. overtone, partial, partial tone -- (a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency)
Overview of adj partial
The adj partial has 3 senses (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (9) 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")
2. (1) partial, unfair -- (showing favoritism)
3. fond, partial -- ((followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for; "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies")