holism

ho·lism | \ ˈhō-ˌli-zəm

Definition of holism

1 : a theory that the universe and especially living nature is correctly seen in terms of interacting wholes (as of living organisms) that are more than the mere sum of elementary particles

2 : a study or method of treatment that is concerned with wholes or with complete systems : a holistic study or method of treatment

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Recent Examples on the Web The Boys’ [which comes to Amazon on Friday] poses a rich question, geared to our current era of social media and fame-a-holism. — Michael Andor Brodeur, BostonGlobe.com, "The Weekender: ‘Once Upon a Time . . . in Hollywood,’ a love letter to Houston, and a farewell to ‘Orange’," 25 July 2019 No creature better exemplifies the holism of nature than freshwater eels. — David Doubilet, National Geographic, "Life in the North Atlantic depends on this floating seaweed," 12 June 2019 If man comforts himself in realizable ideals, he will be drawn from individualism into a passive, Eastern holism. — Sahil Handa, National Review, "Seeking a Way Out of Our Modern Malaise," 4 June 2019 There's loads of omm-ing at this legendary house of holism. — Dana Wood, Town & Country, "7 Detox Destinations You Need To Visit," 13 Mar. 2015 The cover of the first issue was an image of the earth — another sphere — taken from space, exemplifying its spirit of holism. — Nikil Saval, New York Times, "Google and Apple: the High-Tech Hippies of Silicon Valley," 28 Mar. 2016

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