holistic

Definitions

Characterized by the belief that the parts of something are intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole.

Relating to or concerned with the whole system rather than with individual parts, especially in medicine or ecology.

Examples

The doctor took a holistic approach to her treatment, considering both her physical health and her emotional well-being.

A holistic view of the company's performance requires analyzing not just profits, but also employee satisfaction and environmental impact.

Synonyms

comprehensive integrated all-encompassing total well-rounded unified all-inclusive

Antonyms

fragmented partial specialized piecemeal narrow segregated incomplete