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

Nowhere in North America will there be darkness or totality, so eclipse glasses will be required throughout the entire event. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

While there will always be room for improvement, this report is not a fair characterization of the work and totality of the National Museum of American History. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026

In that lyricism is an alternative totality that Adnan lived, hinted by the entirety of the quote from which the book takes its title. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

Cue a mass exodus from Spain's two biggest cities in search of totality. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 5 July 2026

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