Holist vs. Serialist

Holist vs. Serialist — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Holist and Serialist

Holistadjective

That concentrates on forming an overview of the topic.

Serialistadjective

(music) Of, pertaining to, or employing serialism

Holistnoun

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.

Serialistnoun

(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

Holistnoun

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

Holistnoun

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

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