entirety

noun

plural entireties
Synonyms of entiretynext
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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In its entirety, the declaration reads like the articles of impeachment Congress should consider today. Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026 Except to express surprise that the 2010 Olympic gold medalist is even considering this would be to misunderstand Lindsey Vonn in her entirety. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026 That sense of welcoming is present throughout the entirety of the event. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026 That’s the entirety of the deal. Zach Harper, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entirety

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of entirety was in 1548

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“Entirety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entirety. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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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