1. Fragmentaire.
2. Incomplet. Éclipse partielle.
ETYM French, from Late Lat. partials, from Latin pars, gen. partis, a part; cf. French partiel. Related to Part.
1. Being or affecting only a part; not total.
2. Showing favoritism; SYN. unfair.
3. Markedly fond of someone or something — used with to.