entire

[ en-tahyuhr ]

adjective

1. having all the parts or elements; whole; complete:

   He wrote the entire novel in only six weeks.

   Antonyms: partial

2. full or thorough:

   He has been given entire freedom of choice in this matter.

3. not broken, mutilated, or decayed; intact:

   We were fortunate to find this relic entire.

   Antonyms: defective

4. unimpaired or undiminished:

   His entire energies have gone into making the enterprise a success.

5. being wholly of one piece; undivided; continuous:

   The entire mood of the symphony was joyful.

6. Botany. without notches or indentations, as leaves.
7. not gelded:

   an entire horse.

8. Obsolete. wholly of one kind; unmixed or pure.

noun

1. Archaic. the whole; entirety.
2. an ungelded animal, especially a stallion.

entire

/ ɪnˈtaɪə /

adjective

1. prenominal whole; complete

   the entire project is going well

2. prenominal without reservation or exception; total

   you have my entire support

3. not broken or damaged; intact
4. consisting of a single piece or section; undivided; continuous
5. (of leaves, petals, etc) having a smooth margin not broken up into teeth or lobes
6. not castrated

   an entire horse

7. obsolete.
   of one substance or kind; unmixed; pure

noun

1. a less common word for entirety
2. an uncastrated horse
3. philately
   1. a complete item consisting of an envelope, postcard, or wrapper with stamps affixed
   2. (of a stamp) placed on an envelope, postcard, etc, and bearing postal directions

Derived Forms

• enˈtireness, noun

Other Words From

• en·tireness noun
• suben·tire adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of entire¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English entere, from Middle French entier, from Latin integrum, accusative of integer “whole”; integer

Word History and Origins

Origin of entire¹

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

Example Sentences

While the programs are intended for the entire Palm Springs community, the city said it would target outreach to Section 14 families.

From Los Angeles Times

The resolution of the claim, Bernstein said, “will create lasting benefits for our entire community while providing programs that prioritize support for the the former residents of Section 14.”

From Los Angeles Times

“This entire industry, all people say is, ‘Women empowering other women.’

From Los Angeles Times

"It's changed the course of my entire life."

From BBC

For his entire life he’d watched as Allen, Texas, the upper-middle-class Dallas suburb where he grew up, more than doubled in size, with quick-built mansions and car-choked freeways.

From Salon

Related Words

• full
• integrated
• unified