Pronunciation: [nˌɒt fˈɪnɪʃt] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the phrase "not finished" is /nɒt ˈfɪnɪʃt/. The word "not" is spelled as it sounds, with the "o" pronounced as the short vowel /ɒ/ and the "t" pronounced with a glottal stop. The word "finished" is spelled with a double "n" and "i", followed by the letters "s", "h", and "e", and ending with the consonant sound /t/. Remember to double the "n" to maintain the short vowel sound of the "i".
Not finished refers to a state or condition wherein a task, project, or activity has not reached its completion or conclusion. It describes something that remains incomplete, unresolved, or undone. When something is not finished, it implies that there are still outstanding or pending actions, tasks, or objectives that need to be addressed or achieved in order to reach the desired outcome.
In various contexts, not finished can be used to describe a wide range of situations. For instance, in the realm of art, it can refer to an unfinished painting, sculpture, or any creative work that was intentionally left incomplete by the artist. In a professional or academic setting, it may describe an assignment, report, or document that has not been completed or finalized.
The phrase not finished can also be used to describe processes, activities, or situations that are still ongoing or in progress. For example, a building under construction or renovation can be considered not finished until all the necessary work has been done and all the final touches have been added. Similarly, a work in progress in any area can be considered "not finished" until it has undergone all required steps or achieved all set goals.
Overall, "not finished" pertains to any state where there is a clear lack of completion, whether it be due to remaining tasks, unresolved issues, or ongoing progress.
The phrase "not finished" does not have a specific etymology, as it is composed of two separate words: "not" and "finished".
The word "not" originated from the Old English word "nāt", which means "not" or "never". Over the centuries, "nāt" evolved into the Middle English word "nat", and eventually became "not" in modern English. "Not" is used to form a negative statement or negate a verb, indicating the absence or opposite of something.
The word "finished" has a straightforward etymology. It originated from the Old French word "finiss-", which is the past participle of "finir", meaning "to end" or "to complete".
