Definitions for holistic
hoʊˈlɪs tɪkholis·tic

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. holisticadjective

   emphasizing the organic or functional relation between parts and the whole

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1. holisticadjective

   related to holism

2. holisticadjective

   Relating to a study of the whole instead of a separation into parts.

3. Etymology: See holism.

How to pronounce holistic?

1. Alex

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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How to say holistic in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of holistic in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of holistic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of holistic in a Sentence

1. Jeffrey Sachs:

   Indeed the goals themselves embody the very idea that human well-being should be nurtured through a holistic approach that combines economic, social and environmental objectives, rather than taking a narrow approach focused solely on economic growth,we should promote societies that are prosperous, just, and environmentally sustainable.

2. Jeffrey Sachs:

   Measuring self-reported happiness and achieving well-being should be on every nation's agenda as they begin to pursue the Sustainable Development Goals, indeed the goals themselves embody the very idea that human well-being should be nurtured through a holistic approach that combines economic, social and environmental objectives.

3. The Dalai Lama:

   I don’t know, your article was something complete, holistic sort of presentation, it was very helpful.

4. The NCAA:

   NCAA member schools and conferences continue to make great strides in modernizing rules to benefit college athletes, like other students on a college or university campus who receive scholarships, those who participate in college sports are students. Both academics and athletics are part of a total educational experience that is unique to the United States and vital to the holistic development of all who participate.

5. Chris Christie:

   The fact is that I know now that that's just not going to work and that we're not gonna reward people who have come here illegally with citizenship, i have a real, holistic plan on how to deal with immigration going forward as president of the United States.

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