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/enˈteɾo/

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Translation

whole, entire, complete

Word origin

From Latin integrum ('whole, untouched, intact'), from in- ('not') plus tangere ('to touch'). What is entero has not been touched or broken.

Origin
Latin
Root
integrum
English cognates
integer, entire, integrity

Grammar

Feminineentera
Masc pluralenteros
Fem pluralenteras

Examples

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I read the whole book in a single afternoon.

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We spent the entire afternoon reading in the garden.

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The whole city came out into the street to celebrate.

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I studied French for a whole year abroad.

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Only two apples were left whole on the table.

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This word is part of lesson 18.