totality

noun

to·​tal·​i·​ty tō-ˈta-lə-tē 

plural totalities

1

: an aggregate amount : sum, whole

2

a

: the quality or state of being total : wholeness

b

: the phase of an eclipse during which it is total : state of total eclipse

Synonyms

• aggregate
• full
• sum
• sum total
• summation
• total
• whole

Examples of totality in a Sentence

the totality of human knowledge

the totality of the stars in the universe can only be loosely guessed at

Recent Examples on the Web

This bustling coastal city, a gateway to Africa, will enjoy 4 minutes and 48 seconds of totality. —Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Clothing is classified as a material item, and often seen as less significant in the totality of one’s life; but in death, these pieces— markers of one’s style and vibrant personality—can have the greatest meaning for an individual navigating a heartbreaking loss. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 11 Sep. 2024

In an interview with Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait earlier this month, Trump said, without evidence, that the totality of his economic platform would outpace the cost to taxpayers. —Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024

And so that’s probably a reflection of the snap totality of last week. —John Perrotto, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing totality

• in its/their totality

Kids Definition

totality

noun

to·​tal·​i·​ty tō-ˈtal-ət-ē 

plural totalities

1

: a combined amount : sum, whole

2

: the quality or state of being total : entirety

rejected the scheme in its totality