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
Both were seeing incompletely, and neither had built the habit of asking what the other was actually understanding.
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Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
If muscles remain depleted and incompletely repaired, each practice starts with a deficient muscular system.
—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
Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
If muscles remain depleted and incompletely repaired, each practice starts with a deficient muscular system.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incompletely
Adverb
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The rain is partially a result of a slight rise in temperatures, as temperatures in the teens and 20s may raise to a high of mid-30s in Milwaukee.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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That said, if any part of the liquid is partially melted, or even just slushy, the liquid portion counts toward the normal 3-1-1 restrictions on liquids.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Broil, turning once halfway through cooking, until salmon just flakes (145°F) and peaches are lightly charred, 10 to 12 minutes.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
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His transition to an inpatient hospice unit halfway through his stay allowed the family to use social workers and ensure his comfort.—
Wes Kilgore,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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Ultimately, Newcastle’s lack of a clinical edge in both boxes at crucial moments cost them, which can partly be explained by a relative lack of experience at this level, but also suggests a further elevation in quality is still required.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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The 275-bed shelter is partly modeled after eight other shelters the city and county have opened in recent years — shelters that elected officials frequently tout as successes.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Incompletely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incompletely. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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