uncompleted
|un-com-plet-ed|
B2
/ˌʌnkəmˈpliːtɪd/
(complete)
finish or make whole
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uncompleted' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'complete' from Latin 'completus', where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'plere' meant 'to fill'.
Historical Evolution
'completus' transformed into the Old French word 'complet', and eventually became the modern English word 'complete'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'uncompleted'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'complete' meant 'to fill up or finish', and 'uncompleted' evolved to mean 'not finished'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not finished or lacking completion.
The project remains uncompleted due to budget constraints.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35