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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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The average for the entire auto industry was 54 days worth of vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal

They trade options, buy meme coins, play prediction markets and bet on sports as if the entire economy were a casino.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This means that our troops are advancing along the entire front line, in some places more quickly, in some places more slowly, but everywhere.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Very few fossil sites have been studied in enough detail to rebuild entire food webs.

From Science Daily

A growing feature of the nation’s $1.7 trillion student-loan crisis is that some Americans are now living with student loans for their entire adult lives.

From MarketWatch

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