holistic (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /həʊˈlɪstɪk/
Definition
Characterized by the belief that the parts of something are intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole.
Examples
The school adopted a holistic approach to education, focusing on intellectual, emotional, and social development.
Many alternative therapies emphasize a holistic view of health, treating the entire person, not just the disease.
To understand the complex problem, we need a holistic analysis that considers all contributing factors.
How to Use holistic
- holistic approach to (prepositional phrase)
- Considering all aspects when dealing with something. — "The committee recommended a holistic approach to urban planning."
- holistic view of (prepositional phrase)
- A perspective that sees something as a complete system. — "She presented a holistic view of the problem, connecting economic and social factors."
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