The Opposite(Antonym) of “segment”
The antonyms of segment are whole and entirety. The antonyms whole and entirety convey a complete or undivided state, while segment refers to a part or section of a whole.
Explore all Antonyms of “segment”
- whole
- entirety
Definitions and Examples of whole, entirety
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Complete or undivided; not lacking any parts.
Example
She ate the whole pizza by herself.
entirety
The state of being complete or undivided; the whole amount.
Example
He spent his entirety of savings on a new car.
Key Differences: whole vs entirety
- 1Whole refers to something that is complete and undivided, while segment refers to a part or section of a whole.
- 2Entirety refers to the whole amount of something, while segment refers to a part or section of something.
Effective Usage of whole, entirety
- 1Mathematics: Use segment to describe a part of a line or curve.
- 2Business: Use whole to describe a complete product or service.
- 3Academics: Use entirety to describe the whole amount of research or study.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Whole and entirety convey a complete or undivided state, while segment refers to a part or section of a whole. Use these words in mathematics, business, and academics to describe complete products or services, whole amounts of research or study, and parts of lines or curves.
