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[en-tahyuhr] / ɛnˈtaɪər /

ADJECTIVE

complete, whole

Synonyms

STRONGEST

full integrated unified

STRONG

absolute gross integral perfect sound total

WEAK

all choate consolidated continuous intact outright plenary thorough unbroken undamaged undiminished undivided unimpaired uninjured unmarked unmarred unmitigated unreserved unrestricted untouched

Antonyms

STRONG

flawed imperfect incomplete part partial unfinished

WEAK

abridged limited

Usage

What are other ways to say entire? The adjective entire means whole, having unbroken unity: an entire book. Complete implies that a certain unit has all its parts or is fully developed or perfected, and may apply to a process or purpose carried to fulfillment: a complete explanation. Intact implies retaining completeness and original condition: a package delivered intact. Perfect emphasizes not only completeness but also high quality and absence of defects or blemishes: a perfect diamond.

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Over the past dozen years, Raj Chetty’s research has shown that where a child grows up can have a profound effect on his entire life.

From The Wall Street Journal

With his name emblazoned on merchandise, home-game tickets for the entire season sold out weeks before it started.

From BBC

They added if work was not completed within the allotted time, the entire verification process had to be repeated.

From BBC

Food, it turned out, was a gateway into an entire world of alternative pet care.

From The Wall Street Journal

If that real time control is lost, the paper suggests there may be only a few days to restore it before the entire system collapses.

From Science Daily

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