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holism Meaning & Definition

What Does Holism Mean?

Holism is a noun that means A theory or belief that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. It can also mean A practice based on such a theory or belief.

Holism Definition (Noun)

  1. A theory or belief that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
  2. A practice based on such a theory or belief.

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Word Forms & Grammar

holism (countable and uncountable, plural holisms)

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Origin of Holism

From hol- (“whole, entire, total”) +‎ -ism. Coined in 1926 by Jan Smuts.[1]

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