01 a. Complete in all parts; undivided; undiminished; whole; full and perfect; not deficient; as, the entire control of a business; entire confid…
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Complete in all parts; undivided; undiminished; whole; full and perfect; not deficient; as, the entire control of a business; entire confidence, ignorance.“That ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” — James i. 4.“With strength entire and free will armed.” — Milton.“One entire and perfect chrysolite.” — Shak.
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Without mixture or alloy of anything; unqualified; morally whole; pure; faithful.“Pure fear and entire cowardice.” — Shak.“No man had ever a heart more entire to the king.” — Clarendon.
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Consisting of a single piece, as a corolla.(Bot.)
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Not gelded; -- said of a horse.
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Internal; interior.[Obs.]