altogetherness
Definition
- Noun:
- The quality or state of being whole, complete, or total: "altogetherness" refers to the condition of encompassing everything or everyone as a single, unified entity.
- A sense of collective unity: It can also denote a feeling of shared experience or commonality among a group.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The project’s success depended on the altogetherness of the team’s efforts. (The outcome relied on the complete integration of each member’s contributions.)
- There was a profound altogetherness in the crowd during the festival, as if everyone shared the same joy. (A sense of collective unity was felt among all participants.)
Advanced Usage
"in a state of altogetherness": existing as a fully integrated whole.
- The artist’s work captures the altogetherness of nature and humanity. (The art portrays the complete union of natural and human elements.)
"the altogetherness of the situation": the totality of circumstances or factors.
- We must consider the altogetherness of the problem before making a decision. (We need to evaluate every aspect of the issue together.)
Variants and Related Words
Altogether (adv): completely, entirely; used to emphasize totality.
- That is an altogether different matter. (That is a completely separate issue.)
Togetherness (n): the state of being close or united with others, especially in a warm or friendly way.
- Family togetherness is important during holidays. (The feeling of closeness within the family matters.)
Synonyms
- Wholeness: the state of being complete or undivided.
- Totality: the entire amount or sum of something.
- Unity: the state of being joined together as a single entity.
Related Idioms
All in all: considering everything; overall.
- All in all, the trip was a great success. (Taking everything into account, the trip succeeded.)
The whole kit and caboodle: the entire collection or group of things.
- He packed the whole kit and caboodle for the move. (He packed everything he owned.)