Incomplete

/ɪn.kəmˈpliːt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Not having all the parts or elements; lacking something essential.
The report was deemed incomplete because it was missing key statistics.
Not fully performed or executed; unfinished.
She turned in an incomplete assignment that needed more research.
Not having a full or adequate sense of something; insufficient.
His understanding of the topic was incomplete, which led to confusion during the discussion.
Existing only in part; fragmented.
The incomplete puzzle left many pieces scattered on the table.

Etymology

From Latin 'incompletus', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'completus' meaning 'complete'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

incomplete task
A task that has not been finished.
incomplete thoughts
Ideas or expressions that are not fully developed.
incomplete data
Information that is missing crucial elements for analysis.

Related Words

complete
Having all necessary parts or elements.
completeness
The state of being complete.
completion
The act of finishing something.

Slang Meanings

Half-baked
His ideas were half-baked and needed more thought.
Not all there
She seems not all there when it comes to decision-making.