holistically
Meaning: In a way that considers the whole system or person rather than focusing on individual parts; with attention to the interconnectedness of all relevant factors.
Holistically reflects a philosophy of treating subjects as integrated wholes rather than collections of separate parts. It is widely used in healthcare ('treating the patient holistically'), education ('assessing students holistically'), and management ('approaching the problem holistically'). The word signals that the speaker values breadth and interconnection over narrow specialisation. It has grown significantly in popularity since the 1990s.
Examples
- The new GP training programme encourages doctors to treat patients holistically, considering mental health alongside physical symptoms. 新的全科医生培训计划鼓励医生从整体角度治疗患者,将心理健康与身体症状一并考虑。El nuevo programa de formación para médicos de cabecera anima a tratar a los pacientes holísticamente, considerando la salud mental junto con los síntomas físicos.新しい総合診療医研修プログラムは、身体の症状とともに精神的健康も考慮し、患者を全人的に治療することを奨励している。새로운 일반의 수련 프로그램은 신체 증상과 함께 정신 건강도 고려하여 환자를 전인적으로 치료할 것을 권장한다.
- University admissions officers are increasingly assessing applicants holistically rather than relying solely on examination results. 大学招生官越来越多地对申请者进行综合评估,而非仅依赖考试成绩。Los responsables de admisión universitaria evalúan cada vez más a los solicitantes holísticamente, en lugar de basarse únicamente en los resultados de los exámenes.大学の入試担当者は、試験結果のみに頼るのではなく、志願者を総合的に評価するようになっている。대학 입학 담당자들은 시험 성적에만 의존하기보다 지원자를 총체적으로 평가하는 추세이다.
- The urban regeneration plan was designed holistically, addressing housing, transport, and employment in a single framework. 该城市更新计划以整体方式设计,在同一框架内解决住房、交通和就业问题。El plan de regeneración urbana fue diseñado holísticamente, abordando vivienda, transporte y empleo en un único marco.その都市再生計画は、住宅、交通、雇用を一つの枠組みの中で包括的に対応するよう設計された。그 도시 재생 계획은 주거, 교통, 고용을 하나의 틀 안에서 포괄적으로 다루도록 설계되었다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, academic, journalism
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From holistic (coined in 1926 by South African statesman Jan Smuts, from Greek holos, whole) + -ally. The term gained broader currency outside philosophy from the 1970s onward.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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