Parciální

Parciální is a Czech word that translates to "partial" in English. It is often used in various contexts to denote something that is incomplete, not whole, or affecting only a part of a larger whole.

In mathematics, parciální derivatives are used in multivariable calculus to describe the rate of change of a function with respect to one of its variables while holding others constant. A parciální integrál refers to integrating a function with respect to only one variable at a time, considering other variables as constants.

In medicine, a parciální seizure is a type of epileptic seizure that originates in and affects only one hemisphere of the brain. This can manifest in various ways depending on the affected area, but it does not involve a complete loss of consciousness.

The term can also be applied more generally to describe any situation where only a portion or fraction of something is involved. For example, one might speak of parciální success in a project, meaning it was not fully completed but achieved some positive outcomes. Similarly, parciální unemployment indicates that a person is working but not for the full number of hours they desire or are capable of. The core meaning remains consistent: indicating a state of being not entirely whole or complete.