totality

noun

to·tal·i·ty tō-ˈta-lə-tē

plural totalities

Synonyms of totality next

: an aggregate amount : sum, whole

: the quality or state of being total : wholeness

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

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

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This bustling coastal city, a gateway to Africa, will enjoy 4 minutes and 48 seconds of totality. —

Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Clothing is classified as a material item, and often seen as less significant in the totality of one’s life; but in death, these pieces— markers of one’s style and vibrant personality—can have the greatest meaning for an individual navigating a heartbreaking loss. —

Dominique Fluker, Essence, 11 Sep. 2024 In an interview with Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait earlier this month, Trump said, without evidence, that the totality of his economic platform would outpace the cost to taxpayers. —

Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024 And so that’s probably a reflection of the snap totality of last week. —

John Perrotto, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for totality