Entire (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective
  1. having all the parts or elements; whole; complete: He wrote the entire novel in only six weeks.
  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.
  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. without notches or indentations, as leaves.
  7. not gelded: an entire horse.
  8. wholly of one kind; unmixed or pure.
noun
  1. the whole; entirety.
  2. an ungelded animal, especially a stallion.
adjective
  1. whole; complete
  2. without reservation or exception; total
  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
  7. of one substance or kind; unmixed; pure
noun
  1. a less common word for entirety
  2. an uncastrated horse
  3. philately
    • a complete item consisting of an envelope, postcard, or wrapper with stamps affixed
    • (of a stamp) placed on an envelope, postcard, etc, and bearing postal directions
Entire (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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