Ofullständiga

Ofullständiga is the plural form of the Swedish adjective ofullständig, meaning not complete or lacking in completeness. The term is used to describe things that are partial, missing elements, or otherwise incomplete. It is commonly employed in formal, academic, or administrative contexts to characterize data, reports, tasks, or conclusions that require further work or supplementation.

Etymology and form

The word derives from fullständig (complete) with the negating prefix o-, producing the sense “not complete.” In Swedish, adjectives decline to agree with the noun they describe. The form ofofullständig changes to ofullständiga when describing plural nouns in common usage, for example, ofullständiga uppgifter (incomplete data). The neuter singular predicative form is ofullständigt, as in Rapporten är ofullständigt skriven (the report is incompletely written).

Usage

Ofullständiga is most often encountered before plural nouns, especially in contexts like research, data quality, project status, or quality assurance. Examples: “De ofullständiga uppgifterna måste kompletteras” and “Rapporten innehåller flera ofullständiga delar.” The corresponding noun for the concept of incompleteness is ofullständighet.

Related terms

Common related words include fullständig (complete) and ofullständighet (incompleteness). The term is typically neutral and descriptive, without inherent value judgment, though it may imply a need for revision, verification, or further data collection.

See also

- Fullständig

- Ofullständighet

- Data kvalitet

- Rapportering

References

Usage notes may vary by domain; consult style guides or domain-specific terminology resources for precise inflection in complex phrases.

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