Total ( adjective , noun , verb )

(As an adjective)

Total ( adjective )

1. Constituting the whole number, quantity, or amount; entire.
2. Complete in every particular; absolute.
3. Being without exception; undivided.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french, from latin totus whole, entire, from neuter of totus that which is so, from pronoun to- that — more at that.

Examples:

1. The total cost of the project is $10,000.
2. The total number of students in the class is thirty.
3. He gave a total of five hours to the project.
4. The total eclipse of the sun was spectacular.
5. The total silence in the room was eerie.

(As a noun)

Total ( noun )

1. Constituting the whole number, quantity, or amount; entire.
2. Complete in every particular; absolute.
3. Being without exception; undivided.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french, from latin totus whole, entire, from neuter of totus that which is so, from pronoun to- that — more at that.

Examples:

1. The total cost of the project is $10,000.
2. The total number of students in the class is thirty.
3. He gave a total of five hours to the project.
4. The total eclipse of the sun was spectacular.
5. The total silence in the room was eerie.

(As a verb)

Total ( verb )

1. Constituting the whole number, quantity, or amount; entire.
2. Complete in every particular; absolute.
3. Being without exception; undivided.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french, from latin totus whole, entire, from neuter of totus that which is so, from pronoun to- that — more at that.

Examples:

1. The total cost of the project is $10,000.
2. The total number of students in the class is thirty.
3. He gave a total of five hours to the project.
4. The total eclipse of the sun was spectacular.
5. The total silence in the room was eerie.