TOTALITY

Noun8 lettersValid in our Scrabble word list
Unscramble TOTALITY

Quick definition

TOTALITY means the whole amount, the complete sum, or entirety of something. From solar eclipses to philosophical concepts, totality represents absolute completeness without exception.

Is TOTALITY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. TOTALITY is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 11 points in Scrabble, 11 in Words With Friends and 11 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.

LetterTOTALITYTotal
Scrabble1111111411
Words With Friends1111211311
Wordfeud1111111411

Definition and meaning

TOTALITY represents the state of being complete or the whole amount of something. It encompasses everything within a defined scope, leaving nothing out. Whether describing the brief moments when the moon completely covers the sun during a solar eclipse or the sum of all parts in a philosophical system, totality implies absolute inclusiveness. In astronomy, totality refers to the phase of an eclipse when one celestial body completely obscures another. During a total solar eclipse, the moon's totality creates darkness in daytime, revealing the sun's corona. This astronomical phenomenon has captivated humanity throughout history, with ancient civilizations viewing it as divine intervention. Common contexts for totality: Astronomical: Total eclipse phase when complete coverage occurs Mathematical: The sum or aggregate of all parts Philosophical: The whole of existence or reality Statistical: Complete data set without exclusions General usage: The entirety or wholeness of anything

TOTALITY in a sentence

  • We witnessed the eclipse in its totality from the mountain observatory.
  • The judge considered the totality of circumstances before making her decision.
  • Understanding requires seeing the totality, not just individual parts.

Synonyms

  • EntiretyThe whole thing
  • WholenessComplete state
  • CompletenessNothing missing
  • AggregateTotal amount

Antonyms

  • PartialityOnly part
  • FragmentBroken piece
  • IncompletenessMissing parts
  • PortionPart of whole

Word forms

  • Adjective Form: total
  • Verb Form: totalize
  • Adverb Form: totally

Origin

The word totality derives from Medieval Latin totalitas, meaning "completeness" or "entirety." This comes from totalis meaning "whole, entire," which itself derives from Latin totus meaning "all, whole, entire." The Latin totus has ancient Indo-European roots, related to Sanskrit sarva (all) and possibly connected to the root meaning "to swell" or "be full." The suffix -ity forms abstract nouns expressing state or condition, transforming "total" into the concept of "being total." Totality entered English in the late 16th century, initially used in philosophical and theological contexts to describe the sum of all existence. The astronomical meaning emerged in the 18th century as eclipse observation became more scientific. Today, we use totality both literally (the totality of evidence) and dramatically (the totality of human experience).

Anagrams, hooks and words inside TOTALITY

Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of TOTALITY.

Hooks: no front hooks; no back hooks.

Words inside TOTALITY: 52 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: TATTILYALIYOTLAITYLYTTATATTYTITTYOILYLAYTOYATILTAYOY. See all words from TOTALITY.

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