entire soundness
[ɪnˈtaɪər ˈsaʊndnəs]
noun phrase
integridade completa; sanidade perfeita
1. the state of being completely whole, unbroken, and free from defects or damage
The structural engineer confirmed the entire soundness of the building after the inspection.
O engenheiro estrutural confirmou a integridade completa do edifício após a inspeção.
2. perfect mental or physical health; freedom from illness or disorder
The doctor verified the patient's entire soundness before clearing him for surgery.
O médico verificou a sanidade perfeita do paciente antes de liberá-lo para a cirurgia.
3. moral or ethical integrity; complete reliability and trustworthiness
His entire soundness as a businessman was never questioned throughout his career.
Sua integridade completa como empresário nunca foi questionada ao longo de sua carreira.
This phrase is primarily used in formal, professional, and legal contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it appears frequently in engineering reports, medical documentation, and legal contracts. The phrase emphasizes absolute reliability and is rarely used in casual conversation, making it characteristic of formal written or institutional discourse.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in entire soundness of mind and body
entire soundness of construction
entire soundness of judgment
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