Learn how to use the comparative “more entire” and superlative “most entire” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “entire”?

The comparative form of “entire” is “more entire”.

Example

The second edition of the book is more entire than the first edition.

Example

The extended version of the movie is more entire than the theatrical release.

What is the superlative form of “entire”?

The superlative form of “entire” is “most entire”.

Example

The final version of the project is the most entire.

Example

The director's cut of the film is the most entire version.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "entire" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more entire" and "most entire" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of completeness or thoroughness.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Entire" does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more entire”

Used to describe something that is more fully or thoroughly done or finished.

Example

The revised report is more complete than the initial draft.

Used to indicate that something includes a wider range or scope of information or details.

Example

The new textbook is more comprehensive than the previous edition.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most entire”

Used to describe something that is the most fully or thoroughly done or finished.

Example

The final draft of the thesis is the most complete version.

Used to indicate that something includes the widest range or scope of information or details.

Example

The encyclopedia is the most comprehensive source of knowledge.

Using than with comparative “more entire”

When using the comparative form "more entire" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The second edition of the book is more entire than the first edition." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of completeness or thoroughness in the second edition is higher than the level in the first edition.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more entire” and “most entire” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Books

    The revised edition is more entire than the original version.

    The revised edition is more entire than the original version.

  • 2Movies

    The director's cut is the most entire version of the film.

    The director's cut is the most entire version of the film.

  • 3Projects

    The final version is the most entire.

    The final version is the most entire.

  • 4Reports

    The updated report is more entire than the initial draft.

    The updated report is more entire than the initial draft.

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