incomplete

/ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

not finished or whole

The report was submitted, but it was incomplete.

The report was submitted, but it was missing some parts or details.

general

Not finished or whole; lacking some parts or elements.

The puzzle was incomplete because several pieces were missing.

The puzzle was missing some pieces, so it wasn't finished.

Her understanding of the topic was incomplete.

She didn't fully understand the topic; she was missing some key information.

Often used to describe something that is not fully developed, finished, or accurate.

Collocations

incomplete informationinformation that is missing some detailsincomplete datadata that is missing some partsincomplete understandinga partial or limited understanding

a sentence that is missing a subject, verb, or other necessary parts

a genetic phenomenon where a heterozygous individual exhibits a phenotype that is intermediate between the two homozygous parents

Use 'incomplete' to describe something that is missing parts or details, not just something that is small or partial.

'Incomplete' is an adjective and is typically followed by a noun or noun phrase.

From Latin 'in-' (not) + 'completus' (filled up), past participle of 'complere' (to fill up).

Can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Often used in academic, professional, and everyday language.

in-

not

prefix

complete

whole or finished

root

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