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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The law is currently in jeopardy, as Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has challenged its constitutionality in an effort to overturn it in part or in its entirety. Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026 All-over print All-over prints are graphics that cover the entirety of the hoodie. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026 The country’s political, social and economic crisis, entangled with plummeting oil production and prices, marked the entirety of Maduro’s presidency. Regina Garcia Cano, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026 Weir played rhythm guitar and sang lead vocals for the entirety of the Grateful Dead’s 30-year tenure. Michelle Hyun Kim, Pitchfork, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entirety

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 15 Jan. 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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