wholly
Meaning
"Wholly" is an adverb that denotes the complete or entire extent of something, often emphasizing totality or absolute nature in a context where partiality would be insufficient or misleading. It is frequently used to convey a sense of thoroughness or undi
💡 While "wholly" implies totality, it is important to avoid conflating it with "completely," as "wholly" may carry connotations of moral or conceptual totality that "completely" does not.
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wholly inadequate
wholly owned subsidiary
wholly owned by
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