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Holist vs. Serialist

Holist and Serialist Definitions

Holist

The theory that living matter or reality is made up of organic or unified wholes that are greater than the simple sum of their parts.

Serialist

Serial compositions.

Holist

A holistic investigation or system of treatment.

Serialist

The theory or composition of serial music.

Holist

That concentrates on forming an overview of the topic.

Serialist

(music) Of, pertaining to, or employing serialism
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Holist

A believer in, or practitioner of, holism; one who believes that a topic of study cannot be fully understood by studying the parts, or who studies by considering the whole.

Serialist

(music) A practitioner or adherent of serialism, an approach to composing which emphasizes the use of a series of notes, especially scales, to achieve coherence

Holist

(sociology) One who advocates studying society as a whole, and who consistently interprets the actions of individuals in that context.

Holist

(education) One who prefers to learn by forming an overview of the topic.

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