incomplete — not having all the necessary or appropriate parts; not finished
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not having all the necessary or appropriate parts; not finished
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnkəmˈpliːt/
Korean meaning: 불완전한, 미완성의, 부족한
Korean pronunciation: 인-컴-플리트 (강세: 플리트)
Example Sentences
- My homework is incomplete because my dog ate the conclusion paragraph.
- The puzzle was incomplete - we were missing three crucial pieces.
- His explanation was incomplete, leaving everyone confused about the meeting time.
incomplete
ADJECTIVE//ɪnkəmˈpliːt//
not having all the necessary or appropriate parts; not finished
Unfinished puzzle missing pieces
Though incomplete, still compete with the elite!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'incompletus', composed of the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'completus' (filled up, completed), derived from 'complere' meaning to fill or complete.
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📝Examples
“My homework is incomplete because my dog ate the conclusion paragraph.”
“The puzzle was incomplete - we were missing three crucial pieces.”
“His explanation was incomplete, leaving everyone confused about the meeting time.”
“The recipe was incomplete - it forgot to mention you need a kitchen to cook!”
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