holour

/ˈhoʊlɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A theory or approach that considers the whole of something as more than the sum of its parts, and emphasizes the interdependence of parts to the whole.

“The doctor applied a holistic approach to treating the patient’s illness, addressing physical, emotional, and mental well-being.”

Synonyms

  • integralism
  • organicism

Antonyms

  • atomism
  • reductionism