entirety

noun

en·​tire·​ty in-ˈtī-rə-tē  -ˈtī(-ə)r-tē 

plural entireties

1

: the state of being entire or complete

2

: sum total, whole

Synonyms of entirety

• completeness
• fullness
• perfectness

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Their fear — and resolve – rose after a Rhoades attorney in November briefly argued to reopen the entirety of the murder case. —Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025

Comprehensive medical care is provided from the moment individuals arrive and throughout the entirety of their stay. —Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025

This post spoils the entirety of Emily in Paris Season 5. —Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025

After years of strategic planning, the NBA developed an in-season tournament to drum up excitement among fans ahead of the marquee Christmas fixtures and make the entirety of the marathon 82-game season more relevant to viewers. —Aditi Sangal, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing entirety

• in its/their entirety

Kids Definition

entirety

noun

en·​tire·​ty in-ˈtī-rət-ē  -ˈtī(ə)rt-ē 

: 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