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holistic
/ˈhɒlɪstɪk/
considering the whole rather than just parts
A holistic approach to health includes diet, exercise, and mental well-being.
This means treating health as a complete system, not just addressing individual symptoms.
formal
relating to the whole of something or the total system rather than its individual parts
The doctor recommended a holistic treatment plan for chronic pain.
This means addressing the patient's physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors together.
Often used in healthcare, education, and business to emphasize comprehensive solutions.
Collocations
holistic approacha method that considers all aspects of a problemholistic viewan understanding that includes all relevant factors
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Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'holistic' when you want to emphasize considering all aspects of a situation, not just isolated parts.
Gold Rule
Key Rule
'Holistic' is an adjective and cannot be used as a noun.
Word Origin
From Greek 'holos' (whole) + '-istic' (relating to). First used in English in the early 20th century.
Usage Notes
Common in health, education, and business contexts to describe approaches that consider multiple interconnected factors.
Word Breakdown
hol-
whole
root-istic
relating to
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