entire

[ en-tahyuhr ]

/ ɛnˈtaɪər /

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adjective

having all the parts or elements; whole; complete: He wrote the entire novel in only six weeks.

full or thorough: He has been given entire freedom of choice in this matter.

not broken, mutilated, or decayed; intact: We were fortunate to find this relic entire.

unimpaired or undiminished: His entire energies have gone into making the enterprise a success.

being wholly of one piece; undivided; continuous: The entire mood of the symphony was joyful.

Botany. without notches or indentations, as leaves.

not gelded: an entire horse.

Obsolete. wholly of one kind; unmixed or pure.

noun

Archaic. the whole; entirety.

an ungelded animal, especially a stallion.

Nearby words

enthymeme, entia, entice, enticement, enticing, entire, entire function, entirely, entirety, entisol, entitative

Origin of entire

1350–1400; Middle English entere < Middle French entier < Latin integrum, accusative of integer whole; see integer

ANTONYMS FOR entire

1 partial.

3 defective.

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Related formsen·tire·ness, nounsub·en·tire, adjective

Synonym study

1. See complete.

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Examples from the Web for entire

You cannot take your eyes off her for the entire film, as she vamps about, chewing up scenery and spitting out hearts.
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She had been, he says, the backbone of their family and losing her shifted their entire emotional landscape.
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“The tribe is really made of people who put travel as a priority in their entire lifestyle,” says Evita.
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For nearly her entire life Beyoncé has been giving us her blood, sweat, and tears in her career.
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The Stormfront crowd offers its own helpful political advice, not only for Scalise but also for the entire GOP.
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That was a time of uncommon interest and excitement to the entire Nez Percé hunting village.
Two Arrows|William O. Stoddard
Their entire success depends upon the careful measurement of ingredients, the mixing and the baking.
Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book|Mary A. Wilson
Both of these elements govern a well-regulated household, and both should sway the political destinies of the entire human family.
The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV|Various
Besides, some who came in sheeps clothing were not sheep, and gave false ideas of the entire flock.
Dixie After the War|Myrta Lockett Avary
I am here for a purpose, a great purpose, with which you will be in entire sympathy.
The Squirrel Inn|Frank R. Stockton

British Dictionary definitions for entire

entire

/ (ɪnˈtaɪə) /

adjective

(prenominal) whole; completethe entire project is going well

(prenominal) without reservation or exception; totalyou have my entire support

not broken or damaged; intact

consisting of a single piece or section; undivided; continuous

(of leaves, petals, etc) having a smooth margin not broken up into teeth or lobes

not castratedan entire horse

obsolete of one substance or kind; unmixed; pure

noun

a less common word for entirety

an uncastrated horse

philately

a complete item consisting of an envelope, postcard, or wrapper with stamps affixed
on entire (of a stamp) placed on an envelope, postcard, etc, and bearing postal directions

Derived Formsentireness, noun

Word Origin for entire

C14: from Old French entier, from Latin integer whole, from in- 1 + tangere to touch

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Word Origin and History for entire

entire

adj.

late 14c., from Old French entier "whole, unbroken, intact, complete," from Latin integrum (nominative integer; see integer).

entire

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