Definition

In a way that is not complete or finished.

Example

The project was submitted incompletely, missing several important sections.

Conversation

Did you finish the report for class?

I did, but I feel like I wrote it incompletely.

What do you mean by that?

I think I missed a few key points that we discussed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incompletely → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "complete" (from Latin "completus", meaning filled or finished) and "-ly" (a suffix used to form adverbs). The word "incompletely" means not fully filled or finished.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being added to 'complete' — this helps you remember that 'incompletely' means something is not fully finished.

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