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
  • In photos obtained by Metro from the scene, the white car could be seen partially underwater in a ditch while leaning to the side.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Luciano is partially blocked from seeing regular big-league action in San Francisco.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of partially
Adverb
  • When Arnall pressed, Koskinen got halfway up the mast before stopping and retreating back down to the deck.
    David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Step 3: Place your plant in soil Take a tea bag or similarly sized porous mesh bag and fill it halfway with akadama, also known as bonsai soil.
    Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of halfway
Adverb
  • The same weather pattern that will bring the Arctic chill across the Lower 48 is also partly responsible for making more Santa Ana wind events in Southern California, which sparked the past week’s firestorm.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Treasury yields have been rising ahead of Trump's inauguration on Monday, partly due to concerns that the U.S. could struggle in coming years to service its debt.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
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 21 Jan. 2025.

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