interezza

Interezza is a term found in contemporary Italian-language discourse to describe the quality of being whole, coherent, and well-integrated within a system. The word functions as a neologism rather than a firmly codified concept, with varying emphasis across domains.

In philosophy, design, organizational theory, and ecology, interezza denotes a state in which parts of a system maintain meaningful relationships that support the integrity and functionality of the whole, foregrounding interdependence, unity of purpose, and the elimination of redundant fragments.

A working definition centers on three pillars: coherence (consistent structure and rules across parts), wholeness (emergent properties that cannot be reduced to individual components), and resilience (capacity to absorb disturbances without losing identity).

In product design, interezza guides feature selection to ensure each element serves the overall experience. In business or governance, it describes organizational alignment among strategy, culture, and operations. In ecology and urban planning, it reflects connectedness and sustainability of systems.

Interezza overlaps with holism and systemic thinking but is sometimes criticized as vague or rhetorical. Proponents argue it provides a practical heuristic for balancing specialization with unity.

Related concepts include holism, systems theory, integrity, coherence, design thinking, and resilience.