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totalistic

adj · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to totalism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 2

Having the state of each cell represented by a number, and the value of a cell dependent only on the sum of the values of nearby cells.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: cellular-automata, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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adj

Meaning 3

Outer totalistic.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: cellular-automata, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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adjective

Meaning 4

of or relating to the principles of totalitarianism according to which the state regulates every realm of life

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • totalitarian theory and practice
  • operating in a totalistic fashion

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: totalitarian

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From totalist + -ic.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Māori: angangarengare — relating to the doctrine of totalitarianism