English · Adjectives

incomplete

/ˌɪn.kəmˈpliːt/

[/ˌɪn.kəmˈpliːt/]

unfinished, partial

Intermediateadjective

Definition

Not having all its parts; not finished.

Example

The report was incomplete, missing the final chapter and the conclusion.

The report was incomplete, missing the final chapter and the conclusion.

Etymology

From 'in-' (not) plus 'complete' (Latin 'completus', filled up).

How & Where It’s Used

Used for unfinished work, sets, or data.

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