Meaning & use
gestalt
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an organized whole that is perceived as more than just the sum of its individual parts.
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The therapist used gestalt techniques to help the client see patterns across his whole life, not just isolated events.
The building's gestalt only becomes clear when you view it from above.
A note on using this word
Gestalt is a German loanword used in psychology and design to emphasize how the overall pattern differs from its individual pieces.
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