integrative

Definition

The trendy adjective describing approaches that combine multiple elements, disciplines, or perspectives into one harmonious whole—popular in medicine, education, and consulting. It's the philosophy that everything's better when you mix it together: Eastern and Western medicine, theory and practice, or every buzzword in your industry. Essentially "holistic" with a graduate degree.

Example Usage

The company's integrative approach to wellness combined gym memberships, mental health resources, and mandatory meditation Mondays.

Source: Common professional terminology

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