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Holistic/Wholistic
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Holistic vs. Wholistic
Holistic
Considering the whole of something instead of just individual parts
Examples:
Synonyms:
comprehensive
integrated
systemic
Antonyms:
fragmented
partial
individual
Wholistic
Considering something as a whole rather than just focusing on its parts.
Examples:
Synonyms:
holistic
integrated
comprehensive
Antonyms:
partial
fragmented
Ways to tell them apart:
Holistic
and
wholistic
are often considered interchangeable, but
holistic
is the more commonly accepted spelling.
Both terms are used to describe a view or approach that considers the whole of something rather than just focusing on its parts.
The term
holistic
is widely used in the medical and wellness communities to refer to treating the whole person, not just symptoms.
Wholistic
is an alternate spelling that emphasizes the concept of wholeness but is used less frequently.
Remember,
holistic
without the
w
is the preferred spelling in most professional and academic settings.
When to use holistic:
When to use wholistic:
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