Incomplete — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌin-kəm-ˈplēt/ in·com·plete

Meaning & Definition of Incomplete

Incomplete (adjective)

  1. not complete, unfinished
  2. lacking a usually necessary part, element, or step
  3. deficient in one or more essential amino acids

Incomplete (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lacking some necessary part

    "an incomplete puzzle that has several pieces missing"

    similar: deficient, fragmental, fragmentary, half, halfway, partial
    related: broken, damaged, flawed, impaired, imperfect, injured, marred, spoiled, sketchy, unassembled, uncompleted, unfinished
    opposite: complete, entire, full, intact, integral, perfect, whole
    near: flawless, unbroken, undamaged, unimpaired, uninjured, unmarred, completed, finished

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Incomplete

The most common words with a similar meaning to Incomplete:

deficient, fragmental, fragmentary, half, halfway, partial

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Incomplete

Words with the opposite meaning of Incomplete:

complete, entire, full, intact, integral, perfect, whole

Related Words for Incomplete

broken, damaged, flawed, impaired, imperfect, injured, marred, spoiled, sketchy, unassembled, uncompleted, unfinished

Near Antonyms of Incomplete

flawless, unbroken, undamaged, unimpaired, uninjured, unmarred, completed, finished

Word Forms of Incomplete

Derived words: incompletely (adverb), incompleteness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Incomplete

Middle English incompleet, from Late Latin incompletus, from Latin in- + completus complete

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Incomplete

What does "Incomplete" mean?

"Incomplete" means not complete, unfinished. As an adjective, it is defined as: not complete, unfinished.

What is another word for "Incomplete"?

Other words for "Incomplete" include deficient, fragmental, fragmentary, half, halfway and partial. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Incomplete" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Incomplete"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Incomplete". Common alternatives include deficient, fragmental, fragmentary, half, halfway and partial.

What is the opposite of "Incomplete"?

Antonyms of "Incomplete" include complete, entire, full, intact, integral, perfect and whole. Near antonyms include flawless, unbroken, undamaged and unimpaired.

How do you use "Incomplete" in a sentence?

Examples of "Incomplete" in a sentence: "an incomplete puzzle that has several pieces missing".

Is "Incomplete" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Incomplete" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Incomplete"?

"Incomplete" is pronounced /ˌin-kəm-ˈplēt/ and divided into syllables as in·com·plete.

What is the origin of the word "Incomplete"?

"Incomplete" comes from Middle English incompleet, from Late Latin incompletus, from Latin in- + completus complete. First known use: 14th century.