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gappy Synonyms

Another word for gappy

Choosing another word for gappy depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having many gaps, spaces, or missing parts; characterized by openings or intervals.

Usage Example

"The old garden hedge had grown thin and patchy after several harsh winters."

Strong
patchy
sparse
broken

• adjective (Context 2)

Lacking continuity or completeness, as of a narrative, historical record, or argument.

Usage Example

"Because the fossil record from that era is notably fragmentary, paleontologists continue to debate how the lineage evolved."

Strongest
fragmentary
incomplete
Strong
sketchy
spotty
disjointed

Opposites of gappy

The opposite of gappy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

complete
unbroken
continuous
comprehensive
solid
seamless
dense
coherent
See all opposites of gappy

• Nearby Words

gape
gaping
gapless
gappy
gar
garage
garam masala

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gappy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gappy
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