1. relating to or concerned with complete systems rather than individual parts
2. treating the whole person including mental and social factors rather than just symptoms of a disease
Usage: medical

Examples

• The school takes a holistic approach to education, focusing on students’ emotional and social development as well as academics.
• She prefers holistic medicine that considers her lifestyle and stress levels.
• The company adopted a holistic strategy that addressed all aspects of the business.
• Holistic thinking requires considering how all the parts work together.
• The holistic treatment plan included diet, exercise, and meditation.
• We need a holistic view of the environmental problem to find real solutions.