Ufuldstændig

Ufuldstændig is a Danish adjective meaning not complete or partial. It is used to describe something that lacks all necessary parts or has not been fully developed or finished.

The word is formed with the negating prefix u- attached to fuldstændig, which means complete. The form fuldstændig itself combines fuld (full) with stændig (standing), historically conveying a sense of being fully established.

Grammar: It inflects for gender and number. In indefinite common gender singular: en ufuldstændig rapport. Neuter singular: et ufuldstændigt projekt. In definite form: den ufuldstændige rapport, det ufuldstændige projekt.

Typical usage: ufuldstændig is used with information, documents, plans, or efforts that are not complete. Examples: “Rapporten er ufuldstændig.” “Oplysningerne er ufuldstændige.” It can also describe a partially fulfilled state: “en ufuldstændig undersøgelse.”

Related terms and contrasts: fuldstændig is the opposite meaning complete. Delvist can be used to describe something that is partially done, while ufuldstændig emphasizes the lack of completion. The word is common in formal and technical contexts, such as reports, data sets, and project descriptions.