holistic concept definition, holistic concept meaning | English dictionary
holism
n
1any doctrine that a system may have properties over and above those of its parts and their organization
2the treatment of any subject as a whole integrated system, esp., in medicine, the consideration of the complete person, physically and psychologically, in the treatment of a disease
See also alternative medicine
See also alternative medicine
3[Philosophy]one of a number of methodological theses holding that the significance of the parts can only be understood in terms of their contribution to the significance of the whole and that the latter must therefore be epistemologically prior
Compare reductionism atomism 2
[C20: from holo- + -ism]
holisticadj
holisticallyadv
Compare reductionism atomism 2
[C20: from holo- + -ism]
holisticadj
holisticallyadv
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holistic adj.[philos.] of or relating to a doctrine of holism ; characterized by the approach that the parts of something are intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole
Ex: The lecturer emphasized the need for a holistic approach to fisheries -
holistic adj.[med.] of or relating to the medical consideration of the whole person in the treatment of a disease, not only physically but also taking into account mental and social factors rather than just the symptoms
Ex: That clinic offers a holistic medecine approach to treat both the body and the mind sometimes even using practises from eastern traditions such as meditation or acupuncture. -
Ubuntu n.classical African concept, humanist phylosophy focusing on people`s interrelations. It is originary from Bantu languages.
"I am what I am because of who we all are" , "Live consciuosly" are sayings belonging to this phylosophy -
philophile n.Lover of loving; fondness for the concept of love, affection, and kindness; freely caring and loving.
"As a philophile I can help but love everyone, it just brings me much joy." -
religulous adj.The ridiculous character of a religious concept or doctrine; formed from "religion" and "ridiculous", popularized by Bill Maher.
Word formed from "religion" and "ridiculous", popularized by Bill Maher: "The concepts of vicarious redemption and sacrifice are religulous." - shovel list n."It's a list of all the people and things I hate so much I want to hit them in the face with a shovel." Concept coming from the Marian Keyes novel, The Mystery of Mercy Close [2012].
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virtual public n.a concept relating to internet social media where people interact with each other using online identity generally referred as users which collectively describes as virtual public.
online users, online avatars, internet social media public
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Alphabetical index
- holistically
- hoplitic
- Holst
- Holi
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