incomplete sets
[/ˌɪnkəmˈplit sɛts/]
nounpl: incomplete sets
conjuntos incompletos
1. Collections or groups of items that are missing one or more components needed to be considered whole or functional
The store had several incomplete sets of dishes with missing plates.
A loja tinha vários conjuntos incompletos de louça com pratos faltando.
2. In mathematics or logic, a set that does not contain all elements that satisfy a given condition or property
The mathematician identified incomplete sets in the data analysis.
O matemático identificou conjuntos incompletos na análise de dados.
3. In commerce, merchandise sold at a discounted price due to missing items from the original collection
The antique shop sells incomplete sets of vintage glassware at reduced prices.
A loja de antiguidades vende conjuntos incompletos de vidro vintage a preços reduzidos.
In both Brazilian and American consumer contexts, incomplete sets are commonly found in thrift stores, clearance sections, and antique shops. In Brazil, such items are often sold at significant discounts (saldão), while in the US they appear frequently in outlet stores and estate sales. The term is also used in academic and mathematical contexts in both cultures.
NYC Slang
broken sets or short sets (informal)
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