From root: buo
Usage Note
Kabuoan refers to the sum total or the entirety of something. It is often used in formal or mathematical contexts.
Examples
" Ito ang kabuoan ng kuwento. "
Natural Translation
This is the whole of the story.
Literal Translation
This the totality of story.
" Ito ang kabuoan ng plano. "
Natural Translation
This is the totality of the plan.
Literal Translation
This is the totality of plan.
" Kapag pinagsama-sama ang lahat ng detalye, makikita mo ang kabuoan ng pangyayaring matagal nilang itinago. "
Natural Translation
When all the details are put together, you will see the entirety of the event they hid for a long time.
Literal Translation
When put-together the all of detail, will-see you the totality of event that long they hid.
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