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incompletion

/ˌɪnkəmˈpliːʃən/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

The state or quality of being incomplete; lack of completion or finish.

Example Sentences:
  • The project was left in a state of incompletion due to a sudden lack of funding.
  • She felt a sense of dissatisfaction regarding the project's sudden incompletion.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') combined with 'completion', which comes from the Latin 'completionem', meaning 'a filling up' or 'fulfillment', from 'complere' ('to fill up, finish').

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of the prefix 'in-' as 'not' attached to 'completion' (finishing something). Therefore, incompletion means the state of not being finished.

Frequently Asked Questions About “incompletion

1. What is the meaning of “incompletion” in English?

In English, incompletion (noun) is defined as: “The state or quality of being incomplete; lack of completion or finish.”.

2. How do you use “incompletion” in a sentence?

The project was left in a state of incompletion due to a sudden lack of funding.

3. What are English synonyms of “incompletion”?

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “incompletion”?

Derived from the prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') combined with 'completion', which comes from the Latin 'completionem', meaning 'a filling up' or 'fulfillment', from 'complere' ('to fill up, finish').