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holistic
/hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/
[/hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/]
whole-system view
Advancedadjective
Definition
Considering something as a complete, interconnected whole rather than as separate parts.
Example
They took a holistic approach to wellness, addressing diet, sleep, and stress together.
They took a holistic approach to wellness, addressing diet, sleep, and stress together.
Etymology
From Greek 'holos' (whole); coined by Jan Smuts in 1926 as 'holism'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in medicine, business strategy, and education.