completion
3 antonyms and opposites of completion, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The state of being finished, or the act of finishing something.
Antonyms
How to use completion
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin completio, from complere, "to fill up or finish."
Full origin of completion →Frequently asked questions
What does “completion” mean?
The word “completion” means the state of being finished, or the act of finishing something. In plain terms, the point at which something is finished, or (in sports) a successfully caught pass.
How do you pronounce “completion”?
“Completion” is pronounced kuhm-PLEE-shuhn (/kəmˈpliː.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “completion” in a sentence?
Here is “completion” used in a sentence: “The bridge is nearing completion after three years of construction.”
What is another word for “completion”?
Words with a similar meaning to “completion” include completeness, doneness, accomplishment, completement, conclusion and consummation.
What is the opposite of “completion”?
The opposite of “completion” — its antonyms — are incompletion, unfinishedness and termination.
What part of speech is “completion”?
“Completion” is a noun.
Where does the word “completion” come from?
The word “completion” comes from Latin. From Latin completio, from complere, "to fill up or finish.".
Is “completion” a common word?
“Completion” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between "completion" and "completeness"?
"Completion" refers to the act or state of finishing something, a process reaching its end, while "completeness" refers to the quality of having all necessary parts. A task reaches completion; a report is checked for completeness.
What preposition follows "completion"?
"Completion" is usually followed by "of," as in "completion of the course" or "completion of the sale." The phrase "on completion" often marks the point at which something takes effect.
What is the difference between "completion" and "conclusion"?
"Completion" stresses that something has been fully finished or carried out, as in "completion of the project," while "conclusion" stresses the ending point or the final result, as in "the conclusion of a speech." The emphasis differs even though both mark an end.