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

• 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

Suddenly, the entirety of Bethpage Black felt like it was caught up in an enormous tidal wave that was lifting the American fans and their players toward the most incredible comeback this event had ever seen. —Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025

Each Residence has abundant outdoor lounge spaces and a large swimming pool, and can be booked in its entirety for a group retreat or a multigenerational family escape. —Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025

For the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros will be watching the entirety of the MLB playoffs from their couches. —Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025

Strikes were recorded across the entirety of Contra Costa, with the highest concentration in the east side of the county, while strikes in Alameda County were centered almost entirely in the county’s east side. —Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 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