entirely separate
/ˈɛntaɪərli ˈsɛpərɪt/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.
Often used to emphasize a clear division or lack of connection between two things.
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💡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.