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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That means the vast majority of Palestinians in Gaza live either in rickety tents or partially destroyed buildings.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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An officer directed traffic at the intersection of North Sheffield Avenue and West Wellington Avenue, which was partially blocked off in the direction of the hospital.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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During back flushes, the valve is never opened more than halfway; this allows for an instantaneous flow rate of no more than 27 gpm.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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The squeeze on shipments through the strait has rippled through global maritime trade, including through the Panama Canal nearly halfway around the world.—
Munir Ahmed,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Burden was considered a top-five prospect entering the 2024 season, then his numbers fell dramatically — partly because of injuries on Missouri’s offense.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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This year, the association booked mentalist Oz Pearlman rather than a comedian, partly to sidestep the potential backlash a comedic performance can cause.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Incompletely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incompletely. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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