entirety
Translation
entirety, whole, totality
Examples
We read the book in its entirety.
We read the book in its entirety.
The project's entirety depends on this funding.
The project's entirety depends on this funding.
Grammar Patterns
in its entirety as a whole We read the book in its entirety.
Similar Words
Synonyms: whole, totality, completeness; Antonyms: part, fraction
Etymology
From 'entire', which comes from Old French 'entier' (whole, complete). The suffix '-ty' forms a noun indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Think of 'entire' + '-ty'. It's the state of being 'entire' or whole. Often used in the phrase 'in its entirety'.