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 Stars’ other major trade pickup, Tyler Myers, was in street clothes for Game 6 after a ghastly Game 5 performance in which at least two, if not three, Minnesota goals could be laid partially at his feet.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The growing adoption of GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic and Wegovy, are partially responsible for consumers’ interest in upping their protein and fiber intakes.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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After falling behind by as many as 24 points, the Pistons led 74-72 halfway through the final frame.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Bake for 30 to 35 mins, switching the positions of the trays about halfway through, until the knots are puffed up and golden.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
2 May 2026
Adverb
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Sunday will be partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain, mainly to the east.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Surveillance footage from the South Side restaurant partly allowed authorities to identify one of the co-conspirators.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Incompletely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incompletely. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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