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wholly

entirely / completely / fully
Adverb

This term carries a sense of absolute totality that leaves no room for exceptions or partials. It is often used in formal, legal, or academic contexts to establish a definitive state of being, such as when a claim is wholly rejected or a theory is wholly plausible. While similar to entirely, wholly often emphasizes the unity of the subject, suggesting that every single part of the entity is affected. It creates a feeling of finality and completeness, stripping away any nuance of degree or hesitation.

Meanings

Adverb
[~ something]

To a full or complete extent; entirely.

"The project was wholly unsuccessful."

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