holism, holistic theory
(noun) the theory that the parts of any whole cannot exist and cannot be understood except in their relation to the whole; “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”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
holism (countable and uncountable, plural holisms)
A theory or belief that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. [from 1926]
A practice based on such a theory or belief.
Source: Wiktionary
26 March 2025
(noun) bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
