holist

ho·lism

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈhoʊ lɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈhoʊ lɪz əm/

Definitions of holist word

noun holist Philosophy. the theory that whole entities, as fundamental components of reality, have an existence other than as the mere sum of their parts. Compare organicism (def 1). 1
noun holist Also, holiatry. Medicine/Medical. care of the entire patient in all aspects of well-being, including physical, psychological, and social. 1
noun holist Psychology. any psychologic system postulating that the human mind must be studied as a unit rather than as a sum of its individual parts. 1
noun holist A believer in, or practitioner of, holism. 1
noun holist a person who believes in or teaches holism 0
noun holist A believer in, or practitioner of, holism; one who believes that a topic of study cannot be fully understood by studying the parts, or who studies by considering the whole. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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