Pronunciation: [ɛntˈa͡ɪ͡ə] (IPA) 
The word "entire" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription /ɪnˈtaɪər/. This word consists of five letters and two syllables. The first syllable "en" is pronounced as /ɪn/ which is a short vowel sound. The second syllable "tire" is pronounced as /ˈtaɪər/ which contains a long "i" sound and a schwa sound. The word "entire" means complete or whole and is commonly used in sentences such as "She ate the entire pizza by herself."
The term "entire" is an adjective with various meanings according to the context in which it is used. Primarily, it refers to something that is complete in all its parts or aspects, lacking nothing, and containing the whole extent or quantity. It emphasizes the idea of without any parts being omitted or excluded. For instance, if someone says, "I read the entire book," it signifies that the individual read the whole book, from the beginning to the end, without skipping any sections.
Moreover, "entire" can also denote something that is undivided or unbroken. In this sense, it suggests that the object or subject is intact and not separated or fragmented. For instance, one might say, "The painting was painted on a single canvas and is displayed in its entire form."
Additionally, "entire" can describe something or someone that is not shared or divided. It implies that no part or portion of the subject is shared or given to anyone else. For example, if an individual says, "This entire piece of cake is yours," it means that the whole cake belongs solely to the person addressed without any sharing arrangements.
In summary, "entire" primarily refers to something that is whole, complete, lacking nothing, and contains all parts or aspects. It emphasizes the absence of omission, division, fragmentation, or sharing, depending on the context in which it is used.
Smooth and continuous, without indentations or projections; noting the margin of a leaf or of a bacterial colony.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Undivided; unbroken; whole; complete in all its parts; sincere; honest; wholly devoted; unmixed.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "entire" originated from the Latin word "integer", which means "whole" or "complete". In Old French, it became "entier", and later evolved into the Middle English word "entire" with the same meaning.
