holístico

/oˈlistiko/
adjectiveIntermediate
formal

Relating to or concerned with complete systems rather than with individual parts; holistic.

El enfoque holístico de la terapia integra cuerpo, mente y espíritu.

The holistic approach to therapy integrates body, mind, and spirit.

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Often used in medicine, psychology, and environmental science to describe approaches that consider the whole system rather than isolated parts.

Collocations

medicina holísticaholistic medicineenfoque holísticoholistic approacheducación holísticaholistic education

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Related Phrases

pensamiento holísticophrase
holistic thinking
salud holísticaphrase
holistic health

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Medicine

In medicine, 'holístico' refers to treatments that consider physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While 'holístico' is useful in specialized fields, avoid using it in contexts where 'integral' or 'completo' would suffice.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Greek word 'holos' (whole) + the Spanish suffix '-ístico' (relating to).

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in health, education, and environmental contexts to describe systems that consider the whole rather than parts in isolation.

Word Breakdown

hol-
whole
root
+
-ístico
relating to
suffix
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