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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Instead, fabric covers the entirety of the headboard, and a small, upholstered valance hangs over the very top of the mattress. Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025 CDs have fixed interest rates that will remain the same for the entirety of the term, up until the account matures, while high-yield savings accounts have variable rates that will change based on market conditions. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025 But those kinds of days — the entirety of the processes, not just the result — should breed some optimism about the Chiefs’ ability to do their part. Sam McDowell 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Nov. 2025 If such information is discovered by Sponsor after a winner has received notice of his prize and before the prize is awarded, Sponsor may rescind the prize in its entirety. Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 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 25 Nov. 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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