holistic meaning

Definition of holistic

1. emphasizing the organic or functional relation between parts and the whole

   Opposite: atomistic

   Related forms: holism

holistic in a sentence

• We need to take a holistic view if we want a practical solution.
• The medical team takes a holistic approach when treating patients.
• Holistic medicine is largely unregulated so has a greater share of quacks.

How to pronounce holistic

holistic is pronounced /hoʊˈlɪstɪk/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with holistic

• characteristic
• artistic
• realistic
• linguistic
• antagonistic
• individualistic
• mystic
• logistic
• sadistic
• atheistic
• patristic
• statistic
• stylistic
• humanistic
• moralistic
• optimistic
• simplistic
• mechanistic
• pessimistic
• pluralistic
• socialistic
• synergistic
• unrealistic
• capitalistic