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Meaning of incomplete
The primary meaning of the word "incomplete" is something that is not whole or finished.
Etymology of incomplete
The word "incomplete" originated from the Latin words "in-" meaning "not" and "completus" meaning "completed" or "finished", with the Latin "completus" being the past participle of "complere" meaning "to fill up" or "to complete"
Synonyms
unfinished
uncompleted
partial
incomplete
half-done
imperfect
defective
lacking
inadequate
insufficient
fragmentary
embryonic
rudimentary
preliminary
provisional
tentative
unpolished
rough
crude
sketchy
unrefined
coarse
fragmental
disjointed
piecemeal
spasmodic
fitful
erratic
irregular
uneven
unsteady
unstable
unsatisfactory
imperfectly
half-baked
undeveloped
immature
incomplete
unformed
inchoate
nascent
incipient
incomplete
unfinished
unperfected
unaccomplished
Definitions
- Not having all the necessary or expected parts, so that something is lacking or unfinished
- * Not having all the necessary or expected qualities, so that something is imperfect or inadequate
Usage Examples
- The building is still incomplete and will not be ready for occupancy until next year
- * The report is incomplete and needs more data to be accurate
- * The story is incomplete and the author is still working on the final chapters
Antonyms
complete
finished
whole
entire
perfect
intact
unbroken
uninterrupted
continuous
thorough
exhaustive
comprehensive
full
total
absolute
utter
consummate
flawless
impeccable
faultless
satisfactory
adequate
sufficient
ample
enough
polished
refined
sophisticated
finished
perfected
accomplished
fulfilled
realized