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

The 'Phenomena-List' With 2024’s total solar eclipse sparking mass travel along the path of totality, Expedia believes that travel for natural phenomena will continue to be hot. —Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2024

However, hospitals aren't required to estimate the totality of their tax savings. —Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024

Or at least, film can’t capture the totality of them. —Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2024

Jim took issue with the mixed commentary around the new device, citing the totality of the capabilities of the new iPhone 16 from artificial intelligence to longer battery life to better cameras. —Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 Sep. 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