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

The path of totality is the area of Earth that will see the entirety of the sun blocked out by the moon—read our guide to know where exactly the path of totality is for this eclipse, and where to expect a partial eclipse. — Lucie McCormick, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026

This unjust decision must be overturned by the Supreme Court in its entirety. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026

This is all a new experience for the soon-to-be 27-year-old, who spent the entirety of his pro career in the Midwest with the Timberwolves prior to being dealt to the Hornets. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

This post spoils the entirety of Sterling Point, which is now streaming on Prime Video. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

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