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Definition 2024
incomplete_sentence
incomplete sentence
English
Noun
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incomplete sentence (plural incomplete sentences)
- (grammar) A group of words which appears to convey only part of a complete thought, lacking some component which is grammatically necessary to complete the thought.
Translations
a group of words which appears to convey only part of a complete thought (grammar)
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Usage notes
A sentence can be very long but still be an incomplete sentence if it lacks an element necessary to complete a thought. By contrast, a very short sentence can be a complete sentence if the missing elements are provided by context: Are you going to the beach today? I am.