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overtone vs partial

partial vs overtone

overtone and partial both are nouns.

overtone is not an adjective while partial is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overtone Yes No No No
partial Yes Yes No No
As nouns, overtone and partial are synonyms defined as:
  • overtone and partial: a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
Other synonyms of overtone include partial tone.
overtone (noun) partial (noun)
a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency 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
(usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
overtone (adjective) partial (adjective)
showing favoritism
constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety
(followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
being or affecting only a part; not total
Difference between overtone and partial

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