Originally posted by Sandai Kitetsu
Entire means entire.What do two words who aren't even: Synonmous, Spelled the same, Used in that instance or have the same definition have to do with each each other?
Actually entire is a synonym for whole.
Main Entry: 1en·tire
Pronunciation: in-'tI(-&😉r, 'en-"
Function: 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
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>
synonym see WHOLE, PERFECT
- entire adverb
- en·tire·ness noun
http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/entire