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English adjective: entire

1. entire constituting the full quantity or extent; complete


SamplesAn entire town devastated by an earthquake.
Gave full attention.
A total failure.


Synonymsfull, total


Similarwhole


Antonymsfractional

2. entire constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged


SamplesA local motion keepeth bodies integral.
Was able to keep the collection entire during his lifetime.
Fought to keep the union intact.


Synonymsintact, integral


Similarwhole


Antonymsfractional

3. entire (of leaves or petals) having a smooth edge; not broken up into teeth or lobes


Similarsmooth


Antonymsrough

4. entire (used of domestic animals) sexually competent


SamplesAn entire horse.


Synonymsintact


Similaruncastrated


Antonymscastrated, unsexed


English noun: entire

1. entire (animal) uncastrated adult male horse


Synonymsstallion


Broader (hypernym)male horse


Narrower (hyponym)stud, studhorse









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