holistic
hoʊˈlɪstɪk
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Definition of holistic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
philosophyemphasizing the importance of the whole and the interdependence of its parts
  • The therapist focused on a holistic view of emotional disorders..
comprehensive integrated
2.
medicalTECH.considering the complete person in medical treatmentTECH.
  • Holistic medicine treats both mind and body.
comprehensive integrated whole
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Expressions with holistic

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way of helping a person that looks at whole life and needs
The clinic focuses on holistic care instead of only treating single symptoms.
approach focusing on overall wellness
She prefers holistic medicine for its focus on overall wellness.
idea that parts are connected to form a whole
Holistic theory suggests everything is interconnected.
approach to health that treats the whole person, not just single symptoms
She turned to holistic healing to address stress and chronic pain.

Origin of holistic

Greek, holos (whole) + istic (related to)

Terms with holistic included in their meaning

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holistic
involving both physical and mental aspects
holistic
broad education focusing on overall development
alternative lifestyle
associated with alternative or holistic living
wellness
holistic approach to life incorporating yoga principles
natural products
mother who prefers natural products and holistic practices
psychology branch
study of perception emphasizing holistic patterns
academic
integration of multiple disciplines for holistic understanding
holistic
in a way that forms a unified whole

Examples of holistic in a sentence

  • She adopted a holistic method to improve her health.
  • A holistic approach to wellness includes mental health.
  • Holistic therapies are gaining popularity in modern medicine.

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  1. French:holistique, ...
  2. German:ganzheitlich, ...
  3. Italian:olistico, ...
  4. Spanish:holístico, completo, ...
  5. Portuguese:holístico, holística, ...
  6. Chinese:强调整体的, 整体的, ...
  7. Japanese:全体的, ホリスティックな, ...
  8. Arabic:شُمُولِيّ, شامِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:הוֹלִיסְטִי, כּוֹלְלָנִי, ...
  10. Russian:целостный, комплексный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:цілісний, комплексний, ...
  12. Hindi:समग्र, सर्वांगीण, ...
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