Totaal
Example: Het totaal van de kosten was hoger dan verwacht.
Definition
"Totaal" is an adjective used to describe something that is complete or entire, encompassing all parts or elements without exception. For example, in the phrase "Het totaal van de kosten was hoger dan verwacht," it refers to the entire amount of the costs being higher than expected.
Etymology
The word "totaal" comes from the Latin word "totalis," which means 'entire' or 'whole.' It entered Dutch through French influence, as the French word "total" also derives from Latin. Did you know? The concept of 'total' has been important in mathematics and everyday language for centuries, emphasizing completeness or entirety.
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"Totaal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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