unvollständig
Translation
incomplete, partial
Examples
Die Liste der Gäste ist unvollständig.
The guest list is incomplete.
Er gab eine unvollständige Antwort.
He gave an incomplete answer.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is unvollständig ((something)) is incomplete The list is incomplete.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lückenhaft (gappy), unfertig (unfinished); Antonyms: vollständig (complete), komplett (complete)
Etymology
From the prefix un- (not) + voll (full) + ständig (standing). Literally meaning 'not fully standing'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'un-full'. If something isn't full, it's incomplete.