entirety

noun

plural entireties
1
: the state of being entire or complete
2

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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Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of entirety was in 1548

Dictionary Entries Near entirety

Cite this Entry

“Entirety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entirety. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

entirety

noun
: the state of being entire or complete

Legal Definition

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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