holistically

[hoh-lis-tik-lee]

adverb

1. involving or emphasizing the whole, as with a theory or practice.

   Please note that test scores are just one element of your application, and the program views each student holistically in making a determination of admission.

2. Medicine/Medical.,  following a therapeutic system that considers the individual as a whole, especially one that integrates physical and mental health and sometimes also social well-being.

   In this practice, we try to tailor foods, diets, and treatments to prevent disease and improve health holistically.

Word History and Origins

Origin of holistically¹

hol(ism) ( def. ) + -istic ( def. ) + -ally ( def. )

Example Sentences

"These results are exciting because they suggest we might be able to treat diabetes more holistically," said Dr. Yue Huilan, a senior researcher on the project.

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The Belgian impresses when looking at the data, but it is important to assess his strengths and weaknesses holistically.

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The well-being of the economy is evaluated holistically and continuously over the life cycle, not quarterly and technical.

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"Having two therapists, and long sessions - up to eight hours long - is a new way of doing therapy. They're looking at people very holistically and giving them time."

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As Kampmann explained, TB is the classic example of a disease where you must think holistically, and where social determinants of health are vital to understanding the dynamics of the disease.

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