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

This can include observing a whale migration; trekking to be in the path of totality for a solar eclipse; chasing the Aurora Borealis; and other fleeting moments of possible magic. —Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025

So the real figure of those who escaped enslavement because of the totality of these actions is much higher. —Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025

In totality, their defensive penalties dropped their win probability an additional 30%. —Sam McDowell December 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 2025

But two Condé Nast insiders said the publication and Condé Nast execs have been disturbed by the allegations in their totality, and are likely to let her temporary contract expire. —Max Tani, semafor.com, 1 Dec. 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