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gestalt

 

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Noun gestalt has 1 sense
  1. gestalt - a configuration or pattern of elements so unified as a whole that it cannot be described merely as a sum of its parts
    --1 is a kind of
    form, shape, pattern

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Gestalt

Description:

Gestalt refers to an idea or theory in psychology that emphasizes the importance of seeing things as a whole, rather than just a sum of their parts. In general usage, gestalt can also refer to a unified whole that is greater and different from the collection of its individual parts.

Examples:

Noun - Psychology:

The concept of gestalt suggests that the mind tends to perceive objects and patterns as complete entities, even when parts are missing.

Noun - General:

When planning the event, she paid attention to every gestalt, ensuring that the decorations, food, and music created a cohesive and memorable experience.

Adjective:

His gestalt approach to problem-solving allowed him to find innovative solutions that others had overlooked.

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