Entire meaning

What does “entire” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“entire” is a noun and adjective with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: uncastrated adult male horse.

entire

noun

  1. uncastrated adult male horse

    Synonymsstallion

adjective

  1. constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

    “an entire town devastated by an earthquake”

    “gave full attention”

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

    “a local motion keepeth bodies integral”

    “was able to keep the collection entire during his lifetime”

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

  4. (used of domestic animals) sexually competent

    “an entire horse”

    Synonymsintact

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University