Associations to the word «Totalistic»

Wiktionary

TOTALISTIC, adjective. Of or pertaining to totalism.
TOTALISTIC, adjective. (cellular automata) 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.

Dictionary definition

TOTALISTIC, adjective. Of or relating to the principles of totalitarianism according to which the state regulates every realm of life; "totalitarian theory and practice"; "operating in a totalistic fashion".

Wise words

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