holistically

[ hoh-lis-tik-lee ]

/ hoʊˈlɪs tɪk li /

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adverb

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.

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.

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Origin of holistically

hol(ism) + -istic + -ally

Words nearby holistically

holily, holiness, Holinshed, holism, holistic, holistically, holistic medicine, Holkar State, Holkham Hall, holla, Holland

How to use holistically in a sentence

The reclusive composer, synthesist and energy healer Pauline Anna Strom’s music purposefully and holistically embodies the concept in all of its ambiguity.
Pauline Anna Strom’s posthumous album cements her legacy as an electronic music visionary|Jonathan Williger|February 19, 2021|Washington Post
Most important for the electric grid, experts say, planners need to do a better job thinking holistically about the grid as a system, integrating technologies like energy storage.
The Texas Power Grid Failure Is a Climate Change Cautionary Tale|Justin Worland|February 18, 2021|Time
Looking at channels holistically, marketers should implement strategic planning with a nimble approach to adjust for results is what will drive excellence in your overall marketing program.
The relation between ecommerce, SEO and SEM|Lisa Little|February 15, 2021|Search Engine Watch
As customers across the globe are craving more personalized experiences, successful businesses are looking at the customer experience holistically – and SEO is a great tool to support the complete customer view.
The business value of SEO in 2021: From revenue generation to reputation and retention|Jim Yu|January 25, 2021|Search Engine Watch

Smart PPC marketers are looking more holistically at their marketing mix.
3 Critical PPC Lessons from 2020 for a Brilliant 2021|Sponsored Content: Optmyzr|January 19, 2021|Search Engine Land
When [lawmakers] looked at it holistically, did they want to take away equipment and technology from front-line security?
SWAT Lobby Shoots to Kill Police Reform After Ferguson|Tim Mak|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That planning is best done deliberately, dispassionately and holistically.
Why The U.S. Is Not In A Cyber War|Ian Wallace|March 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST