entirety

noun

plural entireties
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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But, like during the entirety of the trial, those who are eager to see inside the courtroom will have to continue to rely on sketches and dispatches from inside for the news of the day. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025 The idea additionally nods to the voyeuristic inspiration of the Des Phemmes spring 2026 collection, which Rizza is teasing here but decided to officially reveal in its entirety in a few months, embracing a see-now-buy-now timing for the communication. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025 Charli was with her for the entirety of the tour, even joining her in Australia and New Zealand at the end of the run. Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025 The odds and rankings are based on historical and recent team performances and the competition in its entirety is simulated 10,000 times to produce a final projection for each side. The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 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 6 Oct. 2025.

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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