Wordiyotot
LatinVariants
tottotal
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Latin tōtus (whole, entire, complete). A compact root with clear derivatives: total (the whole amount), totally (completely), totality (the state of being whole), totalitarian (demanding total control), and the rare factotum (a person who does everything — literally "do everything"). The root always conveys completeness or entirety.
Associated Words
factotum
A person employed to do all kinds of work
GREC2
total
the whole sum; complete or absolute; to add up
NGSL 1kIELTSB1
totalitarian
Relating to absolute government control over all aspects of life; an advocate of such a system
GREC2
totality
The whole or complete amount of something
TOEFLB1
totally
Completely; to the fullest extent
NGSL 2kB1