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   ho·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"
   • ▪ characterized by the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of an illness: "many people conclude that holistic medicines are beneficial"

   Word Origin 1920s: from holism + the adjectival suffix -istic.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHOLISTIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › holisticHolistic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › holisticHOLISTIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHOLISTIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HOLISTIC meaning: 1. dealing with or treating the whole of something or someone and not just a part: 2. dealing with…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › holisticHolistic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishholistic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of holistic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHOLISTIC | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   HOLISTIC definition: dealing with or treating the whole of something or someone and not just some parts. Learn more.

9. www.merriam-webstercollegiate.com › dictionary › holisticHolistic | Definition of holistic by Merriam-Webster

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   Define holistic: relating to or concerned with complete systems rather than with individual parts—usage, synonyms, more.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › holisticholistic | meaning of holistic in Longman Dictionary of...

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    holistic meaning, definition, what is holistic: considering a person or thing as a whole...: Learn more.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › holistic_adjholistic, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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    There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective holistic. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.