holistically

American  

[hoh-lis-tik-lee] / hoʊˈlɪs tɪk li /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of holistically

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

Example Sentences

“We evaluate our students less holistically than our American counterparts,” said Sarah Smith, a U.S. regional manager for admissions.

From The Wall Street Journal

“When viewed holistically, these trends highlight a retirement system that is stronger and more resilient than ever,” he said.

From MarketWatch

As people lose their jobs, “we’re going to have to help people holistically find purpose and to let them know it’s OK, and it’s not your fault, and it’s not your boss’s fault.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Baroness Cass also said that children and young people should be fully and holistically assessed before being placed on any medical pathway to change their gender.

From BBC

“You can’t just add in your own stuff and hope for it to be holistically robust,” Bradley said.

From The Wall Street Journal