entirety

noun

en·​tire·​ty in-ˈtī-rə-tē How to pronounce entirety (audio) -ˈtī(-ə)r-tē How to pronounce entirety (audio)
plural entireties
Synonyms of entiretynext
1
: the state of being entire or complete
2
: sum total, whole

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Examples of entirety in a Sentence

the entirety of an estate I wish that I could find a card for Valentine's Day that expresses the entirety of my love.
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The Main Stand will remain fully open for the entirety of the redevelopment. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 30 June 2026 But whether the entirety of the $60 million goes to Tri-Rail has yet to be determined, Del Calvo said. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026 Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth is hosting soccer viewing parties at the plaza for the entirety of the World Cup. — Mary Ella Hastings june 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026 The issue is whether appropriate and proportionate protective security is being provided throughout the entirety of the visit. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for entirety

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First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of entirety was in 1548

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entirety

noun
en·​tire·​ty in-ˈtī-rət-ē How to pronounce entirety (audio) -ˈtī(ə)rt-ē How to pronounce entirety (audio)
: the state of being entire or complete

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entirety

noun
en·​tire·​ty
plural entireties
1
: the state of being entire or complete
in its entirety
2
: an undivided whole
specifically : an interest in real property that cannot be divided compare moiety

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