Nepilnas

Nepilnas is a Lithuanian adjective meaning not full, partial, or incomplete. It describes states, quantities, or extents that do not reach a complete or total amount. The term is used when something is only partly done, only partly present, or falls short of a full measure, such as a partial quantity of materials, an incomplete project, or a time period that does not cover the entire expected duration.

Etymology and form: Nepilnas is formed from the noun pilnas (full) with the negation prefix ne-. The word is grammatically inflected to agree with the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies, similar to other Lithuanian adjectives. The feminine and neuter forms adapt accordingly in standard grammar.

Usage and examples: In everyday and technical language, nepilnas can modify nouns to convey partiality or incompleteness. Examples include nepilnas kiekis (partial quantity), nepilnas darbas (incomplete work), or nepilnas laikotarpis (partial or shortened period). It is commonly used in contexts ranging from everyday descriptions to legal, architectural, or scientific writing when noting that something is not yet full or finished.

Related terms: The antonym is pilnas (full). Other related expressions can describe fullness or completion with alternative constructions, depending on context and noun gender.

See also: pilnas, pilnutėlis, nebaigtas.