Entail — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Entail
Entail (verb)
- to have (something) as a necessary part, accompaniment, or result
- to restrict (property) by limiting the inheritance to the owner's lineal descendants or to a particular class thereof
- to confer, assign, or transmit (something) for an indefinitely long time, to confer, assign, or transmit as if by entail
Entail (noun)
- a restriction especially of lands by limiting the inheritance to the owner's lineal descendants or to a particular class thereof
- an entailed estate
- something transmitted as if by entail
Entail (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to have as part of a whole
"a lavish wedding entails extensive planning and often staggering expense"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Entail
The most common words with a similar meaning to Entail:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Entail
Words with the opposite meaning of Entail:
Near Antonyms of Entail
Word Forms of Entail
Inflections: entailed, entailing, entails
Derived words: entailer (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Entail
Middle English entailen, entaillen "to restrict the inheritance of (property) to a particular class of heirs," borrowed from Anglo-French entailler, from en- en-:1 + -tailler, derivative of taille "cutting, shape in which cloth is cut, style, manner, restriction of the inheritance of an estate," derivative of tailler "to cut, fashion, stipulate, curtail, restrict (inheritance)" tailor:1
First known use: 14th century
Frequently Asked Questions about Entail
What does "Entail" mean?
"Entail" means to have (something) as a necessary part, accompaniment, or result. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to have (something) as a necessary part, accompaniment, or result.
What is another word for "Entail"?
Other words for "Entail" include carry, comprehend, contain, embrace, encompass, include, involve and number. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Entail" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Entail"?
There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Entail". Common alternatives include carry, comprehend, contain, embrace, encompass, include, involve, number, subsume and take in.
What is the opposite of "Entail"?
Antonyms of "Entail" include exclude, leave (out), miss out and omit. Near antonyms include ban, bar, debar and preclude.
How do you use "Entail" in a sentence?
Examples of "Entail" in a sentence: "a lavish wedding entails extensive planning and often staggering expense".
Is "Entail" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Entail" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Entail"?
"Entail" is pronounced /in-ˈtāl/ as a verb and /ˈen-ˌtāl/ as a noun and divided into syllables as en·tail.
What is the origin of the word "Entail"?
"Entail" comes from Middle English entailen, entaillen "to restrict the inheritance of (property) to a particular class of heirs," borrowed from Anglo-French entailler, from en- en-:1 + -tailler, derivative of taille "cutting, shape in which cloth is cut, style, manner, restriction of the inheritance of an estate," derivative of tailler "to cut, fashion, stipulate, curtail, restrict (inheritance)" tailor:1. First known use: 14th century.