Meaning & use
holistic
Considering something as a whole, including how its parts interconnect, rather than treating parts separately.
See it in a sentence
The clinic takes a holistic approach that treats diet, sleep, and stress together.
Her holistic view of education considers emotional growth alongside academic achievement.
A note on using this word
Holistic is common in health, education, and management contexts to contrast with approaches that isolate a single symptom or factor.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
fragmentedpiecemeal
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