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Definition of totality

totality

/toʊˈtæl.ə.ti/
to · tal · i · ty
Adverb:totally
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Plural:totalities
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Adjective:total
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totality Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The whole of something, or the state of being complete and undivided.

Example

"The judge considered the totality of the evidence before issuing a final verdict."

2

The time or phase of an eclipse during which the obscured celestial body is completely hidden.

Example

"Thousands of spectators traveled south to view the three-minute period of solar totality."

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• Rhymes for totality

• Nearby Words

total
totalitarian
totalitarianism
totality
totally
tote
totem

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French totalité, from Medieval Latin totalitas, derived from Latin totus meaning 'whole' or 'entire'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Totality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/totality
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