entire

[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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"In a matter of seconds, the entire ceiling was ablaze. Everything was made of wood," they said, adding that the flames "started to rise very quickly".

From BBC

Because the star itself does not overwhelm Webb's detectors, researchers can observe the planet throughout its entire orbit.

From Science Daily

Kirk follows the same trajectory—the entire sax section playing harmony together on the head, but only one horn playing the single notes on the solo portion.

From The Wall Street Journal

"One of the candles was held too close to the ceiling, which caught fire. In a matter of seconds, the entire ceiling was ablaze. Everything was made of wood."

From BBC

The entire increase was attributed to individuals classified as having anthropometric-only obesity.

From Science Daily

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