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Holistic vs Symbiotic - What's the difference?

holistic | symbiotic |

As adjectives the difference between holistic and symbiotic

is that holistic is related to holism while symbiotic is (biology) of, or relating to symbiosis; living together.

As a noun symbiotic is

(astronomy) symbiotic star.

holistic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • related to holism
  • Relating to a study of the whole instead of a separation into parts.

    • Antonyms

    * atomistic

    symbiotic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (biology) Of, or relating to symbiosis; living together.
    • A lichen is a fungus with symbiotic algae among its cells.
  • *
  • Of a relationship with mutual benefit between two individuals or organisms.

    • Usage notes

    Although the biologic meaning of symbiotic strictly refers to "living together", regardless of the nature of the relationship, in casual speech the word typically implies a beneficial relationship.

    Synonyms

    * (with mutual benefit) mutualistic

    Derived terms

    * symbiotically

    Related terms

    * symbiont * symbiote

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (astronomy) symbiotic star