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Entirety

Verb / ɪˈntaɪɜ:ti: / Another word for entirety — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the whole of something; the total amount or extent of something

Synonyms & similar words

entireness totality integrality totality completeness fullness wholeness integrity entireness all total whole aggregate sum amount bulk mass entire complete whole full integral undivided

Synonyms by register

Formal

completeness wholeness totality integrity

Informal

all of it the whole thing everything

Literary

sum compass

Antonyms

part portion fraction segment piece section fragment

Common collocations

  • in its entirety
  • the entirety of
  • the entirety of the
  • the entirety of the
  • the entirety of the
  • the entirety of the
  • the entirety of the

Word family

noun entirety

Usage note

The word 'entirety' is a noun referring to the state of being whole or complete. It is often used in the phrase 'in its entirety'.

Example sentences

  1. The entirety of the book was fascinating.
  2. He ate the entirety of the pizza by himself.
  3. The entirety of the city was covered in snow.
  4. The entirety of the class was focused on the lesson.
  5. The entirety of the show was amazing.

Quotes

  • The entirety of life is a puzzle with missing pieces.
  • The entirety of the universe is a mystery waiting to be solved.
  • The entirety of history is a lesson for us to learn from.

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