Incomplete

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɑmˌpliːt/

Definitions of incomplete

adjective not complete; lacking some part or element

Example Sentences

A1 The puzzle was incomplete, missing several pieces.

A2 Her knowledge of the language is still incomplete.

B1 The report was deemed incomplete without the necessary data.

B2 The project was considered incomplete until all tasks were finished.

C1 The painting remained incomplete until the artist added the final touches.

C2 The novel was left incomplete due to the author's untimely death.

Examples of incomplete in a Sentence

formal The report submitted was deemed incomplete due to missing data.

informal She left the project halfway through, so it's still incomplete.

slang The homework assignment is so incomplete, it's not even funny.

figurative His knowledge on the subject is incomplete, like a puzzle missing key pieces.

Grammatical Forms of incomplete

• past tense: incompleted
• plural: incompletes
• comparative: more incomplete
• superlative: most incomplete
• present tense: incomplete
• future tense: will be incomplete
• perfect tense: has been incomplete
• continuous tense: is incomplete
• singular: incomplete
• positive degree: complete
• infinitive: to incomplete
• gerund: incompleting
• participle: incompleting

Origin and Evolution of incomplete

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'incomplete' originated from the Latin word 'incompletus', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'completus' meaning 'finished'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'incomplete' has retained its original meaning of something not finished or lacking in entirety. It is commonly used in various contexts to describe things that are not fully done or whole.