English Dictionary

gestalt

/ɡəˈʃtælt/

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)

The gestalt of the artwork is breathtaking.

意味（1）

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)

This biography is the first one to consider fully the writer's gestalt.

意味（2）

Shape, form

Mary did not approve of the Eleanor gestalt. I been to Woonsocket S.D., Eleanor McGovern's hometown, she said, and nobody there? I mean nobody? dresses like that.