totality

noun

to·​tal·​i·​ty tō-ˈta-lə-tē 

plural totalities

1

: an aggregate amount : sum, whole

the totality of human knowledge

2

a

: the quality or state of being total : wholeness

This … looks at the problem globally, in its totality

—Philip Landrigan, quoted at NPR.org

b

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

Synonyms of totality

• total
• sum
• whole

Examples of totality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Even with that crushing blow, the totality of Hoffman’s postseason was excellent. —Chad Jennings, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025

His lawyers hope immigration judges will consider the totality of his case. —Maryclaire Dale, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025

In fact, after investigating for fraud or misrepresentations, Cure only pays out in totality about half of all vehicle theft claims from its customers in Michigan and New Jersey, Poe said. —Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025

Sanders was in awe after hearing the totality of the Los Angeles star’s performance as Ohtani threw six scoreless innings and struck out 10 while also hitting three homers to send the Dodgers back to the World Series. —Pat Graham, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing totality

• in its/their totality

Rhymes for totality

• banality
• bestiality
• brutality
• carnality
• centrality
• chirality
• duality
• fatality
• finality
• formality
• frugality
• legality

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