inkomplet

Inkomplet is a term used in Indonesian and Malay to indicate that something is not complete. It functions as an adjective describing items, information, or documentation that lack required parts or details. In everyday and administrative language, phrases such as berkas inkomplet (incomplete file) or data inkomplet (incomplete data) are common in government, business, and education settings. The word is generally considered a loanword from English incomplete, adapted into Indonesian phonology and morphology, and is more likely to appear in formal or semi-formal registers than in casual speech.

Etymology and usage: The term appears in Indonesian dictionaries and is widely used in bureaucratic contexts to flag missing elements, often triggering follow-up actions to obtain the missing parts. In formal writing, native alternatives such as tidak lengkap or kurang lengkap may be preferred.

Variants and synonyms: Common synonyms include tidak lengkap and kurang lengkap. In formal Indonesian, some writers opt for these native phrasings rather than loanword forms.

See also: Lengkap; Tidak lengkap; Berkas; Dokumen; Prosedur.

Note: Spelling and acceptance may vary by region and institution; some style guides recommend using non-loanword phrases in formal Indonesian.