HOLISTIC

MEANING 1: (adj.) concerned with the whole, rather than with the individual parts 

EXAMPLE SENTENCES:

1. They were taking a holistic approach to improve the canteen. 
2. He usually takes a holistic approach to treat diseases.

MEANING 2: (adj.) related to the philosophical theory of holism which states that all living organisms should be seen as interacting wholes. 

EXAMPLE SENTENCES:

1. She was doing a holistic experiment using plants and bees.
2. Ecological problems often require holistic solutions.

SYNONYMS: Comprehensive, Integrated

ANTONYMS: Atomistic

Also see

INDIGNANT MEANING

INEVITABLE MEANING

INSANE MEANING

INSIDIOUS MEANING