holism

/ˈhoʊlɪzəm/ /ˈhɒlɪzəm/

Meanings

noun

A theory or belief that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.

Examples :

"The school's new approach emphasizes holism, focusing not just on grades but also on students' emotional well-being and social skills. "

noun

A practice based on such a theory or belief.

Examples :

"Her yoga practice is rooted in holism, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit for overall well-being. "

theory philosophy

Related Words

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

emphasizes verb

/ˈemfəsaɪzɪz/ /ˈemfəˌsaɪzɪz/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."

theory noun

/ˈθiːəɹi/

A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.

"The theory of gravity explains why objects fall to the ground. "

practice noun

/ˈpɹæktɪs/

Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.

"He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them."

greater adjective

/ˈɡɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/

Relatively large in scale, size, extent, number (i.e. having many parts or members) or duration (i.e. relatively long); very big.

"A great storm is approaching our shores."

focusing verb

/ˈfoʊkəsɪŋ/ /ˈfoʊkəsɪn/

(followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.

"I have to focus on my work."

approach noun

/əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/

The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.

"The approach to the school was blocked by a fallen tree. "

interconnectedness noun

/ˌɪntərkəˈnɛktɪdnəs/ /ˌɪnərkəˈnɛktɪdnəs/

The state of being interconnected.

"The interconnectedness of the internet allows people all over the world to communicate instantly. "

overall noun

/ˌoʊvərɔl/ /ˌoʊvərˌɔl/

A garment worn over other clothing to protect it; a coverall or boiler suit. A garment, for manual labor or for casual wear, often made of a single piece of fabric, with long legs and a bib upper, supported from the shoulders with straps, and having several large pockets and loops for carrying tools.

"My dad wore an overall to work in the garden. "

emotional adjective

/ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /iˈmoʊʃənəl/

Of or relating to the emotions.

"emotional crisis"

emphasizing verb

/ˈemfəˌsaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈemfəˌsaɪsɪŋ/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."

belief noun

/bəˈliːf/

Mental acceptance of a claim as true.

"My belief that hard work leads to success motivates me to study diligently. "