##  [Partial Type](/partial-type) 

  ##  [Partial Type](https://mathlogic.quantumdictionary.io/partial-type-0) 

  

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Definition

A partial type (partial n-type) is a consistent set of first-order formulas with parameters in a chosen tuple of variables that describes some properties a prospective tuple may satisfy but is not required to decide every formula in those variables; it admits at least one model-theoretic realization or extension and can be extended to a complete type.