Incompleteness

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnkəmˈplitnəs/

Definitions of incompleteness

noun a state of being incomplete or not finished

Example Sentences

A1 The incompleteness of the puzzle frustrated the child.

A2 The incompleteness of the instructions made it difficult to assemble the furniture.

B1 The incompleteness of the data led to inaccurate results.

B2 The incompleteness of the report raised questions about its validity.

C1 The incompleteness of the investigation left room for speculation.

C2 The incompleteness of the theory challenged established beliefs in the scientific community.

Examples of incompleteness in a Sentence

formal The incompleteness of the data set led to inconclusive results.

informal The project was left with incompleteness, so we couldn't finish it on time.

slang The homework was a mess due to all the incompleteness in my notes.

figurative Her incompleteness in understanding the situation left her feeling lost.

Grammatical Forms of incompleteness

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

Origin and Evolution of incompleteness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'incompleteness' originated from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' or 'lacking' and the word 'completeness' meaning 'the state of being whole or finished'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'incompleteness' has continued to be used to describe something that is lacking in entirety or fullness, often referring to a state of not being finished or whole.