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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The human touch has still yet to be replicated in its entirety through AI, and many of our processes and standards are unable to be automated in their current forms. Josh Ashby, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 In its entirety, the ensemble evoked officecore energy with a hint of black tie. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024 At the upcoming shows, Scissor Sisters will perform the debut album in its entirety for the first time. Spin Staff, SPIN, 31 Oct. 2024 As the film was cut into individual music videos to become a visual album, it hasn’t been widely screened in its entirety in theaters, until now. Katie Bain, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024 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 10 Nov. 2024.

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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