gestalt in German
gestalt in German is Gestalt — gestalt means an organised whole that is perceived as more than simply the sum of its parts.
gestalt in German
Gestalt
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?
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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."
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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 German?
"gestalt" in German is Gestalt. 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 German, "gestalt" is Gestalt.
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