gestalt

ge·stalt

noun \gə-ˈstält, -ˈshtält, -ˈstȯlt, -ˈshtȯlt\

plural ge·stalts also ge·stalt·en \-ˈstäl-t^ən, -ˈshtäl-, -ˈstȯl-, -ˈshtȯl-\

Definition of GESTALT

: a structure, configuration, or pattern of physical, biological, or psychological phenomena so integrated as to constitute a functional unit with properties not derivable by summation of its parts

Examples of GESTALT

1. the gestalt of human consciousness

Origin of GESTALT

German, literally, shape, form

First Known Use: 1922

Other Psychology Terms

fetish, hypochondria, intelligence, mania, narcissism, neurosis, pathological, psychosis, schadenfreude, subliminal

Rhymes with GESTALT

asphalt, assault, basalt, Chennault, cobalt, cross vault, default, desalt, exalt, fan vault, foot fault, no-fault, pole vault, rock salt, Schwarzwald, stringhalt

ge·stalt

noun \gə-ˈs(h)tält, -ˈs(h)tȯlt\   (Medical Dictionary)

plural ; ge·stalt·en \-^ən\ (audio pronunciation)or ; gestalts

Medical Definition of GESTALT

: a structure, arrangement, or pattern of physical, biological, or psychological phenomena so integrated as to constitute a functional unit with properties not derivable by summation of its parts