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/
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
The builder left the bridge incomplete before the rainy season began.
The application was returned because it was incomplete. (❌ Not Complete + 📄 Missing Parts → Incomplete)
Her incomplete training made it impossible to compete, leading to defeat.
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🎤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.
Breakdown
in- (not) + complete (from Latin completus, filled up) + -e (suffix) = incomplete
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🔗Collocations
📝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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