Entirety

/ɪnˈtaɪərti/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The state of being complete or whole; the total amount or all of something.
He was shocked by the entirety of the situation, realizing how much had changed since he last visited.
The whole or total amount of something.
You need to read the document in its entirety to fully understand the terms.
An entire group, entity, or whole.
The committee reviewed the entirety of the findings before drawing any conclusions.

Etymology

From Middle English 'entierte', from Old French 'entier', from Latin 'integritas'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in its entirety
Referring to something in its complete and whole form.
the whole entirety
An informal phrase emphasizing the totality of something.

Related Words

integrity
The state of being whole and undivided.
total
Comprising the whole number or amount.
complete
Having all the necessary or appropriate parts.

Slang Meanings