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holistic

/hoʊˈlɪstɪk/
ho · lis · tic hoʊ · ˈlɪs · tɪk
English Definition
adj. comprehensive; complete; integrated
中文释义
整体的;全面的
Significado en Español
holístico, integral
한국어 뜻
전체적인, 종합적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
toàn diện, tổng thể
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Example Sentence

They take a holistic approach to health.

他们采取整体的健康方法。

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hol(whole)+ istic→ whole, comprehensive.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is a synonym for “holistic”: The treatment was described as holistic, taking into account not just the physical symptoms but also the emotional and mental well-being of the patient.

  1. A Fragmented
  2. B Integral
  3. C Superficial
  4. D Disjointed
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B — Integral. “holistic” means adj. comprehensive; complete; integrated

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The clinic takes a ______ approach, treating the whole person, not just the illness.

  1. A partial
  2. B narrow
  3. C fragmented
  4. D holistic
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D — holistic. “holistic” means adj. comprehensive; complete; integrated

Common questions about “holistic”

What does “holistic” mean?

holistic — adj. comprehensive; complete; integrated. In Chinese: 整体的;全面的.

How do you pronounce “holistic”?

holistic is pronounced /hoʊˈlɪstɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ho · lis · tic.

How do you use “holistic” in a sentence?

They take a holistic approach to health. (他们采取整体的健康方法。)

What are synonyms for “holistic”?

comprehensive, integrated — all close in meaning to holistic (adj. comprehensive; complete; integrated).

Is “holistic” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. holistic appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “holistic”?

hol(whole)+ istic→ whole, comprehensive.

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