partial

• Décrit quelque chose d'incomplet ou de partiel ; est aussi utilisé pour indiquer une préférence ou une inclination pour quelque chose.

Describes something that is not complete or total; also used to describe a preference or bias towards something.

1. Not complete or totalB1formal

   Existing only in part; incomplete.

   partiel

   • The project is only a partial success.
   • She gave a partial explanation for her absence.
   • We have only partial information about the incident.

   Synonymesfragmentaryimperfectincompletelimitedpartsectionalunfinished

   Antonymescompleteentirefulltotalwhole

2. Favoring one sideB2formal

   Showing favoritism or bias towards one person, group, or side.

   partial (qui favorise un côté)

   • The judge was accused of being partial to the defendant.
   • A teacher should not be partial to any student.
   • His partial attitude in the debate was criticized.

   Synonymesinequitableone-sidedpartisanprejudicedunfair

   Antonymesfairimpartialneutralobjectiveunbiased

3. Having a strong likingB2informal

   Having a particular fondness or preference for something.

   ayant un faible pour

   • I am partial to chocolate ice cream.
   • She is partial to romantic comedies.
   • He is partial to a glass of red wine with dinner.

   Synonymesattachedenamoredfondinclinedkeenpredisposed

   Antonymesimpartialindifferentneutralunbiased

• Nom désignant une partie, un composant ou une portion incomplète de quelque chose, souvent utilisé dans des contextes techniques ou mathématiques.

A noun referring to a part, component, or incomplete portion of something, often used in technical or mathematical contexts.

1. Musical overtoneC2formal

   A component of a complex sound wave, especially a harmonic or overtone.

   Partiel (composante d'un son complexe)

   • The musician studied the partials of the violin note.
   • Each partial contributes to the overall timbre of the instrument.
   • The fundamental frequency and its partials create the sound.

   Synonymesharmonicovertone