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holistic
Viewing something as a whole, in which all parts are connected to one another and influence one another. The term is often used in the fields of medicine, education, and management.
Die alternative Medizin verfolgt oft einen ganzheitlichen Ansatz, der Körper, Geist und Seele einbezieht.
Alternative medicine often follows a holistic approach that includes body, mind, and soul.
The adjective 'ganzheitlich' (holistic) is derived from the noun 'die Ganzheit' (wholeness), which in turn comes from 'ganz' (complete, whole). It describes a perspective that takes the whole into account, not just individual parts.
Wir brauchen eine ganzheitliche Lösung für dieses komplexe Problem.
We need a holistic solution for this complex problem.
This word is often combined with certain nouns. Common combinations are 'ganzheitlicher Ansatz' (holistic approach), 'ganzheitliche Betrachtung' (holistic view), 'ganzheitliche Medizin' (holistic medicine), or 'ganzheitliches Denken' (holistic thinking).
Der Therapeut empfahl eine ganzheitliche Behandlung.
The therapist recommended holistic treatment.
'Ganzheitlich' (holistic) is a word used mainly in specialized fields such as medicine, education, psychology, or management. It is rather rare in everyday conversation.
Die Konferenz diskutierte ganzheitliche Bildungskonzepte.
The conference discussed holistic education concepts.
comprehensive
'umfassend' and 'ganzheitlich' have in common that they do not look at just one single point. 'umfassend' means that many aspects, pieces of information, or areas are included. 'ganzheitlich' means that you see something as a connected whole and pay attention to the relationships between the parts. The words can be confused because both sound like 'everything together'. 'umfassend' works well with reports, information, or plans. 'ganzheitlich' sounds more natural when talking about medicine, learning, education, or a concept that considers body, mind, environment, or several parts together.
Die Therapeutin arbeitet ganzheitlich, weil sie Körper und Alltag der Patientin zusammen betrachtet.
The therapist works holistically because she considers the patient's body and everyday life together.
Heute liest Sofia einen umfassenden Bericht über die Kosten des Projekts.
Today Sofia is reading a comprehensive report on the costs of the project.