Definition of partial
- n. - Of, pertaining to, or affecting, a part only; not general
or universal; not total or entire; as, a partial eclipse of the moon.
- n. - Inclined to favor one party in a cause, or one side of a
question, more then the other; baised; not indifferent; as, a judge
should not be partial.
- n. - Having a predelection for; inclined to favor unreasonably;
foolishly fond.
- n. - Pertaining to a subordinate portion; as, a compound umbel
is made up of a several partial umbels; a leaflet is often supported by
a partial petiole.