holistic

The definition of holistic is relating to the idea that things should be studied as a whole and not just as a sum of their parts.

(adjective)

An example of holistic is health care that focuses on the health of the entire body and mind and not just parts of the body.

See holistic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or relating to holism
of, concerned with, or dealing with wholes or integrated systems rather than with their parts: holistic health care

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See holistic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to holism.
a. Emphasizing the importance of the whole and the interdependence of its parts.
b. Concerned with wholes rather than analysis or separation into parts: holistic medicine; holistic ecology.

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