partials

Noun

partial (plural partials)

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. (quantum mechanics, acoustics) 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. (Internet) A fragment of a template containing markup.
   • In fact, as seen in Chapters 5 and 6, the resulting document is usually the product of rendering a layout, which yields the rendering of the template at hand, which in turn can invoke the rendering of other templates and/or one or more partials.2009, Antonio Cangiano, Ruby on Rails for Microsoft Developers, page 356
6. A repetition of an exercise during which the range of motion (amplitude) is not maximized.
   • Research tells us that eccentrics, heavy partials, and static exercise may require several days or weeks of recovery time.2021, Edward L. Wallace, Omniflex: A Unified System of Strength Training

   Synonyms:

   half rep

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