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holism Synonyms
Another word for holism
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• noun (Context 1)
The philosophical or scientific theory that parts of a whole are in intimate interconnection, such that they cannot exist or be understood independently of the whole, which is regarded as greater than the sum of its parts.
Usage Example
"In ecology, a commitment to organicism requires researchers to study the entire ecosystem rather than isolating individual species."
Strong
organicism
collectivism
Weak
universalism
Opposites of holism
The opposite of holism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
reductionism
atomism
individualism
particularism
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Holism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/holism