Inkomplett

Inkomplett is an adjective used in several Germanic languages, notably Swedish and Norwegian, to describe something that is not complete or lacks required elements. In everyday usage it can refer to forms that have missing fields, data sets with gaps, or shipments that have not arrived in full. In German, the more common equivalent is unvollständig, while inkomplett appears in technical or semi-formal contexts to signal partiality or incompleteness.

The word is formed by the negating prefix in- attached to komplett, with a typical suffix that aligns with Scandinavian spelling conventions. Related terms exist in related languages, and inkomplett is closely connected to English incomplete and to the German unvollständig in meaning. While inkomplett is widely understood in Swedish and Norwegian contexts, German speakers more often use unvollständig, though inkomplett may still be encountered in some technical or international texts.

Usage and contexts

In data management and administration, inkomplett is used to label records, forms, or submissions that are not fully completed. For example, a data file might be described as inkomplett if several required fields are missing, or a shipment might be described as inkomplett if it does not contain all items on the order. In documentation and quality control, the term helps indicate a partial state that requires further action to reach completeness. It is generally understood in official and semi-formal communication, though exact terminology can vary by language and regional practice.

See also

Incomplete, unvollständig, ofullständig.