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BCNN Posted 4 years ago
Grammar

The totality of

Hi teachers,

Can I use the phrase "the totality of" to explain "all"? Does it make sense?

I have all the ingredients to make the cake.

Thanks.

  

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It makes sense, but it's far too wordy and formal for normal conversation.

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  • It makes sense, but it's far too wordy and formal for normal conversation.
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It makes sense, but it's far too wordy and formal for normal conversation.

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BCNNCan I use the phrase "the totality of" to explain "all"? Does it make sense?

Yes and yes. However, even though you can explain 'all' that way to some extent, you should not use it in the given sentence as a substitute for 'all' because 'the totality of' is too formal and grand to appear in such an ordinary sentence. 'totality' brings in the idea of 't

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