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Die Gestalt
In psychology, 'Gestalt' refers to a whole that is perceived as more than the sum of its parts. It is one of the few German words that moved directly into international scientific terminology.
Examples in context
Die Gestaltpsychologie betont die Ganzheit der Wahrnehmung.
Gestalt psychology emphasizes the wholeness of perception.
Das Bild bildet eine harmonische Gestalt.
The picture forms a harmonious gestalt.
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