holistic Meaning & Definition
/həˈlɪs.tɪk/
What Does Holistic Mean?
Holistic is used as an adjective meaning Related to holism. It is also used to mean Relating to a study of the whole instead of a separation into parts.
Holistic: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /həˈlɪs.tɪk/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Antonyms | atomistic and atomistical |
| Comparative / superlative | more holistic, most holistic |
Holistic Definition (Adjective)
- Related to holism.
- Relating to a study of the whole instead of a separation into parts.
Synonyms of Holistic
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Holistic synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Holistic
Word Forms & Grammar
holistic (comparative more holistic, superlative most holistic)
Words That Rhyme With Holistic
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Origin of Holistic
From hol- + -istic. See holism.
Holistic Pronunciation
You say holistic as /həˈlɪs.tɪk/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (lɪs).
Holistic: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is holistic?
Holistic is an adjective.
What is the opposite of holistic?
The opposite of holistic can be expressed with words like atomistic and atomistical.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of holistic?
The comparative form is more holistic and the superlative form is most holistic.