Definition

Not having all the necessary parts or elements; not finished or whole.

Example

The report was incomplete, missing several important sections.

Conversation

I just finished my project, but I feel like it's incomplete.

What do you mean? Did you forget something important?

Yeah, I realized I didn't include all the data I needed.

No worries, you can always add it later to make it complete.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incomplete → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "completus" (from Latin, meaning filled or finished). The word "incomplete" means not filled or not finished.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being added to 'finished' ('completus') — that's why incomplete means something that is not finished.

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