entire
1en·tire
adj \in-ˈtī(-ə)r, ˈen-ˌ\Definition of ENTIRE
1
: having no element or part left out : whole <was alone the entire day>
2
: complete in degree : total <their entire devotion to their family>
3
a : consisting of one piece b : homogeneous, unmixed c : intact <strove to keep the collection entire>
4
: not castrated
5
: having the margin continuous or free from indentations <an entire leaf>
— entire adverb
— en·tire·ness noun
See Examples of ENTIRE
- The war affected an entire generation of young Americans.
- The fence runs along the entire length of the building.
- She has dedicated her entire life to helping others.
Origin of ENTIRE
Middle English enter, entier, entire, from Anglo-French enter, entier, from Latin integer, literally, untouched, from in- + tangere to touch — more at tangent
First Known Use: 14th century
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