incompletely

adverb

Definition of incompletelynext
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 Synonyms for incompletely
  1. partially
  2. halfway
  3. partly
Adverb
  • Nineteen of the 36 hospitals and nine field hospitals formerly operating in Gaza were still partially functioning, the WHO said at the time.
    Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Nickel Boys is an even more ambitious project, though its risks only partially pay off.
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of partially
Adverb
  • Mexico Could Try To Strike A Better Immigration Bargain For Its Citizens The Mexican government cooperated with the Biden administration, in part because U.S. government officials met them halfway.
    Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Another key conflict resolution skill is learning to meet halfway.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of halfway
Adverb
  • Inland regions will dry out by the afternoon, with skies clearing to partly cloudy.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • This is partly a measure of their deep frustration with the status quo, and may also reflect the national habit of bravely shrugging off long odds.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of partly
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Thesaurus Entries Near incompletely

incomplete

incompletely

incompleteness

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“Incompletely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incompletely. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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