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Synonyms & Similar Words
complete
whole
total
full
intact
unbroken
uninterrupted
undivided
unified
comprehensive
thorough
perfect
absolute
utter
sheer
outright
thoroughgoing
unqualified
unconditional
all-inclusive
all-encompassing
universal
overall
aggregate
gross
downright
out-and-out
straight-out
thoroughbred
unadulterated
unalloyed
uncontaminated
unmixed
unmitigated
Meaning of Entire
The primary meaning of the word "entire" is relating to the whole of something, without any part being excluded or left out.
Definitions
- Relating to the whole of something, without any part being excluded or left out
- * Complete and unbroken, without any gaps or omissions
- * Used to emphasize that something applies to every part of something, or that something is true in every respect
Etymology of Entire
The word "entire" comes from the Old French word "entier", which is derived from the Latin word "integer", meaning "whole" or "complete"
The Latin word "integer" is a combination of "in" (meaning "not") and "tangere" (meaning "to touch"), literally meaning "untouched" or "unbroken"
The word "entire" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is whole, complete, or unbroken
Example Uses
- The entire city was affected by the power outage
- * She spent the entire day reading books
- * The entire team worked together to solve the problem
- * The hotel room had an entire wall of windows with a stunning view
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
partial
incomplete
broken
divided
fragmented
split
separated
detached
disconnected
severed
incomplete
imperfect
deficient
lacking
inadequate
insufficient
partial
fragmentary
sectional
incomplete