incompletely
/ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtli/adverb★Intermediate— not fully or thoroughly
general
in a manner that is not complete or thorough
She answered the questions incompletely, leaving many details out.
She did not provide full answers, omitting many details.
The report was incompletely reviewed, missing several key points.
The review was not thorough, as it overlooked important points.
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Often used to describe actions, processes, or results that are unfinished or lacking in completeness.
Collocations
incompletely finishednot fully completedincompletely understoodnot fully grasped
💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'incompletely' when describing something that is not fully finished or thorough, often in formal or technical writing.
📖Word Origin
From 'in-' (not) + 'complete' (whole, entire) + '-ly' (adverb suffix)
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal or technical contexts to describe something that is not fully done or understood.
Word Breakdown
in-
not
prefixcomplete
whole, entire
root-ly
adverb suffix
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