Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Holistic
adjective
/ hoh-LIS-tik /
Easy
Meaning
Characterised by treating the whole system or person rather than isolated parts.
Origin / Etymology
Greek holos (whole), coined as holism by Jan Smuts in 1926
Synonyms
Integrated
Comprehensive
All-encompassing
Antonyms
Fragmented
Piecemeal
Reductive
Example Sentence
"Tackling malnutrition demands a holistic approach that combines food security, sanitation, maternal health, and women's education."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Use in Essay conclusions and GS2 answers to advocate integrated, cross-sectoral policy responses.
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