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.
Recent Examples on the Web Watch her sit-down with Lima in its entirety below. Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 2 July 2024 Producers would also be required to purchase upfront and reserve temporary lodging for employees for the entirety of their post-work rest period or until they are needed back on set. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2024 Head over to The New York Times’ website to read Murphy’s interview in its entirety. Zack Sharf, Variety, 1 July 2024 Then in 2022, amid complaints from home and business owners, the city and county adopted ordinances banning camps that block sidewalks, as well as along the entirety of the American River Parkway. Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 29 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for entirety 

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Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of entirety was in 1548

Dictionary Entries Near entirety

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“Entirety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entirety. Accessed 15 Jul. 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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