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Holistic vs. Wholistic

Holistic

Considering the whole of something instead of just individual parts

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Wholistic

Considering something as a whole rather than just focusing on its parts.

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etymology
  • 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.
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