Definitions and Examples of whole, totality
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The entire amount or quantity of something; complete; not divided or broken.
Example
She ate the whole pizza by herself.
Example
The whole town was affected by the flood.
The whole of something; the complete amount or extent.
Example
The totality of his work was impressive.
Example
The totality of the evidence supported her claim.
Key Differences: whole vs totality
- 1Whole refers to the entirety of something that is complete and not divided or broken.
- 2Totality refers to the complete amount or extent of something.
- 3Unit refers to a single entity or component of a larger whole.
Effective Usage of whole, totality
- 1Mathematics: Use unit to describe a single element of a set or a measurement of quantity.
- 2Science: Use whole and totality to describe the entirety of an object or system.
- 3Business: Use totality to describe the complete amount of something, such as sales or revenue.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Whole and totality refer to the entirety of something, while unit refers to a single entity or component of a larger whole. Use these words in different contexts such as mathematics, science, and business to convey the appropriate meaning.
