Definition

A complete and unified whole that is formed from various parts, where the overall quality is greater than just the sum of its individual elements.

Example

The team worked together to create a gestalt that represented their shared vision.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term gestalt in psychology?

Yeah, it’s about how we perceive things as a whole rather than just a collection of parts.

Exactly! It’s fascinating how our brain works to create that gestalt experience.

Right? It really shows how interconnected everything is in our perception.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gestalt originates from German, meaning shape or form. It refers to a concept or phenomenon that is perceived as a whole rather than the sum of its parts.

Memory Tip

Think of the German word for shape ('gestalt') to remember that it refers to perceiving something as a complete whole.

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