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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After being threatened with legal repercussions, the outlet deleted the story in its entirety. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026 Its elaborate gardens and contemporary art gallery are open to the public during the day, while the castle is available to rent, but only in its entirety. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026 This post spoils the entirety of the first season of The Boroughs now on Netflix. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 May 2026 In the past, particularly bad fliers could spend the entirety of the attraction being berated by the character of Ohnaka. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 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 24 May. 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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