Pronunciation: [ɛntˈa͡ɪɹɪti] (IPA) 
The word "entirety" is spelled with the letter "e" followed by "n", "t", "i", "r", "e" and "t", and ends with "y". Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ɛnˈtaɪərti/. The first syllable, "en", is pronounced with a short "e" sound, while the second syllable, "tire", is pronounced with a long "i" sound. The last syllable, "ty", is pronounced with a short "i" sound. The word is commonly used to refer to something that is complete or whole.
Entirety is a noun that refers to the state or condition of being complete, whole, or total. It encompasses the entirety of something or someone, encompassing all its parts, elements, or components without exception or omission.
In the context of objects, the term signifies that the entire object is considered as a single unit, without any missing or separate parts. It emphasizes the idea that all parts are present, interconnected, and in unity, leaving nothing out or separate from the whole. For instance, if someone says, "I ate the pizza in its entirety," it means they consumed the whole pizza, leaving no slices uneaten.
When applied to more abstract concepts like ideas or theories, entirety suggests that all aspects or elements have been thoroughly considered and accounted for. It implies an examination or understanding of something in its complete and comprehensive form, leaving no gaps or omissions.
Furthermore, entirety can refer to the entirety of a period of time or a space, indicating the complete duration or entirety of a particular area. For example, "We hiked the entirety of the trail" suggests that the entire trail from start to finish was covered.
Overall, entirety conveys the notion of totality, completeness, and inclusion, emphasizing the absence of any missing parts or aspects.
The whole; completeness; the preceding words sometimes spelt with.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "entirety" originated from the Latin term "integritās" which means "integrity" or "wholeness". In Late Latin, it was further derived into "integritātem" and then entered Middle English as "entierete". Eventually, it evolved into its current form, "entirety", which refers to the state of being complete, whole, or undivided.
