as in partially
in some measure or degree
a physiological process that is incompletely understood at the present time
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Recent Examples of incompletely
If muscles remain depleted and incompletely repaired, each practice starts with a deficient muscular system.
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William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026
In Iran, microscopic soot formed when hydrocarbons in the fuel oil burned incompletely, experts said.
—Tammy Webber, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
For too long, the story of this city has been told incompletely.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026
In Iran, microscopic soot formed when hydrocarbons in the fuel oil burned incompletely, experts said.
—Tammy Webber, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
For too long, the story of this city has been told incompletely.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incompletely
Adverb
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The affidavit states that Dunmars parked in front of Hayes’ vehicle, partially blocking her path, before a physical fight allegedly broke out involving Dunmars’ daughter and two of Hayes’ daughters.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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As in previous seasons, the production is expected to fully or partially buy out its hotel locations while immersing itself deeply in the surrounding destination.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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For a less-intense view, only hike halfway up the dunes, or watch the scenery from an easily reachable perch like Piñon Flats Campground.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Dwindling enrollment tightened the budget by $89 million halfway through this school year when the purse was already $100 million thinner than last school year.—
Natalie La Roche Pietri,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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There has never before been an exhibition devoted to Zurbarán in Britain, partly because the museums that own his greatest paintings are seldom prepared to loan them.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
15 May 2026
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The film exists partly as an advertisement for Firstman’s softer side.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Incompletely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incompletely. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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