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 totality of the album exemplifies his skill as a strong vocalist with seemingly infinite ways to approach a track. —Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2024

Last month’s solar eclipse inspired some Chicagoans to make the three-hour drive down I-65 to Indianapolis to experience the path of totality. —Amy Lynch, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 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