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- Dictionaryho·lis·tic/hōˈlistik/
adjective
- 1. characterized by the belief that the parts of something are interconnected and can be explained only by reference to the whole: "the solution demands a holistic approach and a strategic vision of what can be achieved"
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relating to the whole of something or to the total system instead of just to its parts. Holistic medicine attempts to treat the whole person, including mind and body, not just the injury or disease. (Definition of holistic from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of holistic.
1. : of or relating to holism. 2. : relating to or concerned with wholes or with complete systems rather than with the analysis of, treatment of, or dissection into parts. holistic medicine attempts to treat both the mind and the body. holistic ecology views humans and the environment as a single system. holistically. hō-ˈli-sti-k (ə-)lē. adverb.
Holistic definition: incorporating the concept of holism, or the idea that the whole is more than merely the sum of its parts, in theory or practice. See examples of HOLISTIC used in a sentence.
HOLISTIC meaning: 1. dealing with or treating the whole of something or someone and not just a part: 2. dealing with…. Learn more.
Holistic means encompassing the whole of a thing, and not just the part. Holistic medicine looks at the whole person for answers, not just at physical symptoms.
1. Of or relating to holism. 2. a. Emphasizing the importance of the whole and the interdependence of its parts. b. Concerned with wholes rather than analysis or separation into parts: holistic medicine; holistic ecology. ho·lis′ti·cal·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Definition of holistic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
HOLISTIC definition: dealing with or treating the whole of something or someone and not just some parts. Learn more.
Define holistic: relating to or concerned with complete systems rather than with individual parts—usage, synonyms, more.
2 meanings: 1. of or relating to a doctrine of holism 2. of or relating to the medical consideration of the complete person,.... Click for more definitions.
