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holisticcharacterized by comprehension of the parts of something as intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: characterized by comprehension of the parts of something as intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole

Pronunciation (IPA): /hoʊˈlɪstɪk/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's holistic cure for everything was chicken soup, hugs, and a good night's sleep.
  • The school's holistic approach means they care about your grades, your mental health, and whether you eat your vegetables.
  • A holistic assessment of the company's performance includes financial data, employee satisfaction, and environmental impact.

holistic

ADJECTIVE

[/hoʊˈlɪstɪk/]

characterized by comprehension of the parts of something as intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole

characterized by comprehension of the parts of something as intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole
💡 Concept

characterized by comprehension of the parts of something as intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole

The mystic artist reveals the holistic magic!
🎵 Rhyme

The mystic artist reveals the holistic magic!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/hoʊˈlɪstɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/həʊˈlɪstɪk/

🌳Etymology

Roothol-
Suffix--istic

🎵Rhyme

realisticartisticmysticstatistic
realistic
artistic
mystic
statistic

🔗Collocations

holistic approach
holistic medicine
holistic view
holistic education
holistic thinking
holistic health
holistic healing

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's holistic cure for everything was chicken soup, hugs, and a good night's sleep.

😄 Fun example

The school's holistic approach means they care about your grades, your mental health, and whether you eat your vegetables.

A holistic assessment of the company's performance includes financial data, employee satisfaction, and environmental impact.

The architect designed the building with a holistic vision that considered function, beauty, and sustainability.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

comprehensiveintegratedcompleteunifiedwhole

Antonyms

partialfragmentedincomplete

Related

holismwholenessintegrationcomprehensivesystemic

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