The Clue
Kind of denture (7 letter answer)
The Answer
PARTIAL
Tags
Notes
The answer PARTIAL is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1100 puzzles.
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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"