I. in-ˈtī(-ə)r, ˈen-ˌ adjective
Etymology: Middle English enter, entier, entire, from Anglo-French enter, entier, from Latin integer, literally, untouched, from in- + tangere to touch — more at tangent
Date: 14th century
1. : having no element or part left out : whole
was alone the entire day
2. : complete in degree : total
their entire devotion to their family
3.
a. : consisting of one piece
b. : homogeneous , unmixed
c. : intact
strove to keep the collection entire
4. : not castrated
5. : having the margin continuous or free from indentations
an entire leaf
Synonyms: see whole , perfect
• entire adverb
• en·tire·ness noun
II. noun
Date: 1597
1. archaic : the whole : entirety
2. : stallion