CEFR C1

holistic

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: comprehensive, integrated, systemic, all-encompassing

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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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