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

• absoluteness
• completeness
• entireness
• fullness
• perfectness
• wholeness

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 goal of the youth initiative, which Madonna financed in its entirety through 2025 through her Ray of Light Foundation, is to involve the local community in the cultural life of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, a world heritage site. —Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024

The historical fantasy drama series aired one eight-episode season at the streamer, which dropped in its entirety on June 27. —Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024

Read Sofia Vergara’s cover with Variety in its entirety here. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 15 Aug. 2024

The suit alleges that the construction restricted public access to the entirety of the beach. —Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024

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