- involving or emphasizing the whole, as with a theory or practice: Please note that test scores are just one element of your application, and the program views each student holistically in making a determination of admission.
- following a therapeutic system that considers the individual as a whole, especially one that integrates physical and mental health and sometimes also social well-being: In this practice, we try to tailor foods, diets, and treatments to prevent disease and improve health holistically.
