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holistic

Pronunciation: [həˈlɪs.tɪk]

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Learn how to use holistic in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “healthcare”

(adjective) relating to the idea that everything is connected and should be looked at as a whole, not just in parts. In healthcare, this means treating the whole person—body, mind, and emotions—rather than just focusing on a specific illness.

Example

The doctor took a holistic approach and considered my mental health along with my physical condition.

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He only looked at my symptoms without any holistic understanding of my overall health.

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How does a holistic approach help in treating patients?

Context: “systems thinking”

(adjective) considering all parts of a system together, rather than just individual parts. This helps to understand how different pieces work together, like in a community or an ecosystem.

Example

The teacher used a holistic method to show how plants, animals, and weather all interact in an ecosystem.

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Focusing only on one animal in the habitat is not holistic; it ignores the relationships with other animals and plants.

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Why is it important to have a holistic view of the ecosystem?

How to pronounce holistic

Pronunciation: [həˈlɪs.tɪk]

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