Entry Word: whole

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern <you'll need to put your whole effort into this project>

Synonyms all, concentrated, entire, exclusive, focused (also focussed), undivided

Related Words absolute, complete, full, thorough, total; comprehensive, intact, integral, perfect

Near Antonyms deficient, fragmental, fragmentary, incomplete, partial

Antonyms diffuse, divided, scattered

2 enjoying health and vigor <whole and happy again after months of recuperation> — see healthy 1
3 not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it <the puzzle isn't quite whole, but close enough> — see complete 1