Meaning & Definition of word "Entirety"

Entirety

/ɪnˈtaɪərti/

noun:

  • 1. The state of being complete or whole; the total amount or all of something.
    • Example: He was shocked by the entirety of the situation, realizing how much had changed since he last visited.
  • 2. The whole or total amount of something.
    • Example: You need to read the document in its entirety to fully understand the terms.
  • 3. An entire group, entity, or whole.
    • Example: 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 of entirety