entirely separate

/ˈɛntaɪərli ˈsɛpərɪt/
adjective phraseIntermediate completely distinct
formal

completely distinct or independent from something else

The company's financial and operational divisions are entirely separate.

The company keeps its financial and operational divisions completely independent.

Her personal life is entirely separate from her professional life.

She keeps her personal and professional lives completely distinct.

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Often used to emphasize a clear division or lack of connection between two things.

Collocations

entirely separate entitya completely distinct organization or unitentirely separate issuea completely unrelated problem or topic

Related Phrases

keep separatephrase
to maintain a clear distinction between two things
stand apartphrase
to be distinct or different from others

💡Pro Tip

Formal Usage

This phrase is commonly used in formal or professional contexts to describe clear divisions or distinctions.

Gold Rule

Emphasis on Independence

Use 'entirely separate' to emphasize that two things have no connection or overlap.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 'entirely' (completely) and 'separate' (distinct or independent).

📝Usage Notes

Used in formal contexts to emphasize a clear division or lack of connection between two things.

Word Breakdown

entirely
completely
adverb
+
separate
distinct or independent
adjective
English Dictionary