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The puzzle is incomplete without the last piece.
What does Incomplete mean?
Incomplete means not finished or missing parts.
Dictionary definition
Not finished or missing one or more parts.
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Incomplete in a sentence
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Her answer was incomplete because it missed a key detail.
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What does incomplete mean?
Incomplete means something is not complete.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses incomplete correctly?
A form can be incomplete if information is missing.
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Which word is an antonym of incomplete?
Complete is the opposite of incomplete.
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WordIncomplete.
Partadjective.
MeaningIncomplete means not finished or missing parts.
ExampleExample: The puzzle is incomplete without the last piece.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · kum · pleet
- Strongest beat
- pleet
- Ending
- pleet
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pleet.
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Synonyms
Words like Incomplete
unfinishedUse when something has not been completed.
partialUse when only part is present.
missing partsUse for something without all needed pieces.
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Word family
Incomplete word family
Base word
incomplete
adverb
incompletely
In a way that is not finished or is missing parts.
adjective
complete
Finished or having all parts.
noun
completion
The act or state of being finished.
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Hint for students
Incomplete means not finished or missing parts.
Common mix-up
Incomplete is not the same as complete. Incomplete means incomplete means not finished or missing parts.
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Read this model sentence: Her answer was incomplete because it missed a key detail. Clue words: answer, because, missed. Underline clue words that show why incomplete fits instead of complete. Now write one new sentence that shows incomplete without using the word incomplete. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show incomplete?
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