1. a unified whole that is perceived as more than the sum of its individual parts
Usage: psychology; philosophy

Examples

• The gestalt of the painting was more powerful than any single element within it.
• In psychology, gestalt theory emphasizes how we perceive complete forms rather than individual components.
• The team’s gestalt was stronger than the individual talents of its members.
• She understood the gestalt of the problem immediately, seeing the big picture.
• The architect designed the building as a gestalt, where every detail contributed to the overall effect.
• Gestalt therapy focuses on the whole person rather than isolated symptoms.