holism (n)
holistic theory (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def the theory that the parts of any whole cannot exist and cannot be understood except in their relation to the whole
examples holism holds that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts
holistic theory has been applied to ecology and language and mental states
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Hypernym theory
Derivationally related form holism → holistic
Antonym holism → atomism
Member of this domain - TOPIC organicism; Gestalt psychology, configurationism
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Derivationally related form holistic → holism
Hyponym theory
Domain of synset - TOPIC organicism; Gestalt psychology, configurationism
Antonym atomism → holism

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