Terviklikud

Teriviklikud is Estonian plural adjective meaning holistic or comprehensive. It is used to describe approaches, systems, or concepts that consider the whole rather than individual parts. In practice, teriviklikud lähenemised emphasize the interconnections and collective effects within a larger context.

Linguistically, teriviklikud derives from the adjective terviklik, formed with a suffix that denotes a characteristic or quality. The related noun terviklikkus denotes holism or wholeness. The term is common in academic and professional discourse when contrasting holistic perspectives with more fragmented or component-focused viewpoints.

In use, terviklikud is encountered across fields such as education, healthcare, environmental planning, design, and governance. Examples include terviklikud lahendused (holistic solutions), terviklikud meetodid (holistic methods), and terviklik süsteemid (holistic systems). The concept often overlaps with or complements systemic (süsteemne) thinking, but terviklik emphasizes integration and the consideration of social, ecological, and economic dimensions together.

Notes on nuance: terviklikud conveys a positive emphasis on completeness and integration, whereas terviklikkus or holism are typically used when naming the broader philosophical or theoretical stance. In Estonian usage, the choice between terviklikud and related terms depends on whether the speaker aims to highlight practical integration or theoretical wholeness.