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单词 entirety
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Definition of entirety in English:

entirety

noun ɪnˈtʌɪərətiɛnˈtʌɪərəti
mass noun
  • The whole of something.

    she would have to stay in her room for the entirety of the weekend
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The entirety of medical records of a community are a non-renewable single good.
    • The entirety of this immense and civilised achievement is accessible only in libraries, or to those prepared to spend cash.
    • The entirety of the universe flows in patterns and I am a tiny turn in the patterns of the universe.
    • The entirety of the Central and South American debt is a result of this operation.
    • The entirety of it is sensory overload, more than one can absorb in any one viewing.
    Synonyms
    whole, sum, total, aggregate, totality, gross, sum total, grand total

Phrases

  • in its entirety

    • As a whole; completely.

      the poem is too long to quote in its entirety here
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Whole sequences are played out in their entirety in front of the television cameras.
      • Both the articles are very well written and worth reading in their entirety.
      • Anyone who seeks to understand this whole subject should carefully study this chapter in its entirety.
      • Perhaps the best way to start discussing this review is to quote it almost in its entirety.
      • All relevant verses must be analyzed in their entirety and tied together to form a consistent whole.
      • All monies raised go in their entirety to these voluntary organisations.
      • Some are in their complete entirety, and some are just the titles, which is most frustrating.
      • The whole voyage took 46 days to complete and was followed in its entirety by the world's press.
      • The circular emblem is approximately four inches in diameter in its entirety.
      • In its entirety, it would create the largest land turbine development in Europe, extending over five miles in length.
      Synonyms
      completely, entirely, totally, fully, wholly

Origin

Middle English: from Old French entierete, from Latin integritas, from integer 'untouched, whole' (see entire). Compare with integrity.

 
 

Definition of entirety in US English:

entirety

noun
  • The whole of something.

    she would have to stay in her room over the entirety of the weekend
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The entirety of the universe flows in patterns and I am a tiny turn in the patterns of the universe.
    • The entirety of the Central and South American debt is a result of this operation.
    • The entirety of this immense and civilised achievement is accessible only in libraries, or to those prepared to spend cash.
    • The entirety of it is sensory overload, more than one can absorb in any one viewing.
    • The entirety of medical records of a community are a non-renewable single good.
    Synonyms
    whole, sum, total, aggregate, totality, gross, sum total, grand total

Phrases

  • in its entirety

    • As a whole; completely.

      the poem is too long to quote in its entirety here
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Some are in their complete entirety, and some are just the titles, which is most frustrating.
      • All relevant verses must be analyzed in their entirety and tied together to form a consistent whole.
      • All monies raised go in their entirety to these voluntary organisations.
      • In its entirety, it would create the largest land turbine development in Europe, extending over five miles in length.
      • Perhaps the best way to start discussing this review is to quote it almost in its entirety.
      • Anyone who seeks to understand this whole subject should carefully study this chapter in its entirety.
      • Whole sequences are played out in their entirety in front of the television cameras.
      • The circular emblem is approximately four inches in diameter in its entirety.
      • Both the articles are very well written and worth reading in their entirety.
      • The whole voyage took 46 days to complete and was followed in its entirety by the world's press.
      Synonyms
      completely, entirely, totally, fully, wholly

Origin

Middle English: from Old French entierete, from Latin integritas, from integer ‘untouched, whole’ (see entire). Compare with integrity.

 
 
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