partial

1. A partial derivative: a derivative with respect to one independent variable of a function in multiple variables while holding the other variables constant.
2. Any of the sine waves which make up a complex tone; often an overtone or harmonic of the fundamental.
3. Dentures that replace only some of the natural teeth
4. (forensics) An incomplete fingerprint
5. A fragment of a template containing markup.

verb

To take the partial regression coefficient.

1. Existing as a part or portion; incomplete

   So far, I have only pieced together a partial account of the incident.

2. Describing a property that holds only when an algorithm terminates

   It's easy to prove partial correctness, but it's not obvious that it is also totally correct.

3. Biased in favor of a person, side, or point of view, especially when dealing with a competition or dispute

   The referee is blatantly partial!

4. (followed by the preposition to) having a predilection for something
5. Of or relating to a partial derivative or partial differential
6. Subordinate