Main and Sum total

Main

Main noun - The main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts.
Usage example: the main of the tree is still healthy

Sum total and main are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sum total" instead a noun "Main".

Nearby Words: mainly, mainline

Sum total

Sum total noun - A complete amount of something.
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Synonyms for Sum total

Main and sum total are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Main" instead a noun phrase "Sum total".

Both terms in one sentence

  • Omnicidal Maniac Later this became a tactic to defeat their main enemies, the Warp gods- killing all life would starve off the Warp (the sum total of all emotions).
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