ganzheitlich
Translation
holistic, comprehensive, integrated
Examples
Wir brauchen einen ganzheitlichen Ansatz.
We need a holistic approach.
Ganzheitliche Medizin behandelt den ganzen Menschen.
Holistic medicine treats the whole person.
Grammar Patterns
predicatively/attributively holistic, comprehensive We need a holistic approach.
Similar Words
Synonyms: umfassend, holistisch, integriert; Antonyms: spezialisiert, partiell
Etymology
A combination of 'Ganzheit' (wholeness, totality) and the suffix '-lich' (-ly, like). 'Ganz' means 'whole'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ganz' (whole). 'ganzheitlich' means looking at the 'whole' picture, not just the parts.