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gestalt in French

gestalt in French is gestalt, profil — gestalt means an organised whole that is perceived as more than simply the sum of its parts.

gestalt in French

gestalt
noun
A collection of physical, biological, psychological or symbolic elements that creates a whole, unified concept or pattern which is other than the sum of its parts due to the relationships between the parts (of a character, personality, entity, or being).
profil
noun
A collection of physical, biological, psychological or symbolic elements that creates a whole, unified concept or pattern which is other than the sum of its parts due to the relationships between the parts (of a character, personality, entity, or being).

What does "gestalt" mean?

  1. noun An organised whole that is perceived as more than simply the sum of its parts.
    "The individual scenes are ordinary, but the gestalt of the film is unsettling."
  2. adjective Relating to a school of psychology holding that the mind naturally perceives whole patterns rather than isolated elements.
    "Gestalt principles explain why we group nearby shapes together."
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gestalt in a sentence

  • The individual scenes are ordinary, but the gestalt of the film is unsettling.
  • Brand identity is a gestalt: logo, tone and service all read as one thing.
  • Gestalt principles explain why we group nearby shapes together.
  • She trained as a Gestalt therapist.

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What is "gestalt" in French?

"gestalt" in French is gestalt, profil. gestalt means: An organised whole that is perceived as more than simply the sum of its parts.

How do you use "gestalt" in a sentence?

Example: "The individual scenes are ordinary, but the gestalt of the film is unsettling." In French, "gestalt" is gestalt, profil.

Are there other ways to say "gestalt" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "gestalt": gestalt, profil.

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