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C2 · Proficiency Science Technical

adj. having a smooth edge without any teeth or notches.

adj. describing a leaf margin that is smooth and continuous, lacking serrations, lobes, or indentations.

“You can identify this tree by its long leaves with entire edges.”

“The botanist noted that the specimen's entire margins distinguished it from the closely related species which typically features serrated leaves.”

C2 · Proficiency Technical

adj. used to describe a male animal, especially a horse, that has not been operated on to prevent it from breeding.

adj. referring to a male animal, particularly a stallion, that has not been gelded or castrated.

“The farmer decided to keep the young horse entire for breeding purposes.”

“Managing an entire stallion requires significant expertise due to the animal's unpredictable temperament compared to a gelding.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Archaic

n. the total amount or the whole of something.

n. the totality or completeness of an entity; the entirety.

“He gave the entire of his fortune to the local hospital.”

“The philosopher argued that one must consider the entire of human experience rather than focusing on isolated incidents.”