Kind of denture (7 letters)

{ Answer }

PARTIAL

{ Related Clues }

Biased
Incomplete
Unfair
Missing something
Not full
Like some credit
Not all there?
Like early election night returns

{ Tags }

all, biased, credit, denture, early, election, full, incomplete, kind, like, missing, night, not, partial, returns, some, something, there, unfair

{ Notes }

The answer PARTIAL is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1100 puzzles.

{ Definition }

PARTIAL as a noun:

1. (partial derivative, partial) = the derivative of a function of two or more variables with respect to a single variable while the other variables are considered to be constant

2. (overtone, partial, partial tone) = a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency

PARTIAL as an adjective:

1. being or affecting only a part; not total; "a partial description of the suspect"; "partial collapse"; "a partial eclipse"; "a partial monopoly"; "partial immunity"

2. (partial, unfair) = showing favoritism

3. (fond, partial) = (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for; "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies"