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holistic
concerned with wholes rather than parts
In more detail
1. (adjective) considering or treating something as a whole rather than as separate parts
2. (adjective) relating to the whole body or mind rather than just physical symptoms or problems
Examples
- 1. The school takes a holistic approach to education, focusing on students' academic, social, and emotional development.
- 2. Holistic medicine tries to treat the whole person, not just the disease.
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