Pronunciation: [nˌɒt fˈʊli] (IPA) 
The word "not fully" is spelled as /nɑt ˈfʊli/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "not" is pronounced with a short vowel sound /nɑt/ and the second syllable "ful" is pronounced with a lax /ʊ/ vowel sound. The final syllable "-ly" is pronounced with a long /li/ sound. The spelling of this word follows typical English phonetic rules where the "-ly" suffix is added to create an adverb form of the word "full".
Not fully refers to a state or condition in which something is lacking or incomplete in some way. It indicates that an action, process, or result has not reached its maximum or desired extent, degree, or level.
When an activity or task is described as not fully completed, it implies that it has been partially finished or left unfinished. This suggests that there are certain aspects or elements that have not been fulfilled or addressed completely. For example, if a construction project is not fully executed, it means that some parts of it are yet to be completed or finalized.
In a similar vein, not fully can be used to express inadequacy or insufficiency. For instance, if a person is not fully experienced in a particular field, it denotes that they lack the necessary expertise or knowledge to be considered fully competent or skilled.
Furthermore, not fully can also pertain to a lack of complete understanding or comprehension. It implies that one's perception or grasp of a concept, idea, or situation is partial or limited, leaving room for further exploration or learning.
Overall, the term not fully encompasses the notion of something being incomplete, unfinished, lacking in some way, or not achieving its fullest potential or capacity. It conveys the idea that further progress, development, or improvement is required to attain a desired state of completion or fulfillment.
The phrase "not fully" does not have a specific etymology as it is a combination of two separate words, "not" and "fully". Each word has its own etymology:
1. "Not": The word "not" comes from the Old English word "nāt", which means "not" or "in no way". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "nē" and the Indo-European root "*ne", both of which also have negative connotations.
2. "Fully": The word "fully" comes from the Old English word "fullice", which means "completely" or "entirely". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "fullikô" and can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*pl̥h₁nós", which signifies "full" or "entire".
