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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Our coldest temps for this period arrive on Sunday morning, with widespread 50s for the entirety of the Central Valley and 40s for elevated locations in the Coast Ranges. Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 The competition has a grand prize of $10 million for cracking this problem in its entirety. Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 June 2026 However, China already claims law enforcement jurisdiction over almost the entirety of the sea, so additional risk is unlikely. Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 But whether the entirety of the $60 million goes to Tri-Rail has yet to be determined, Del Calvo said. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026 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 30 Jun. 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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