gestaltist

noun

ge·​stalt·​ist gə-ˈstäl-tist How to pronounce gestaltist (audio)
-ˈshtäl-,
-ˈstȯl-,
-ˈshtȯl- How to pronounce gestaltist (audio)
often capitalized
: a specialist in Gestalt psychology

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gestaltist was in 1931

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Cite this Entry

“Gestaltist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gestaltist. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

gestaltist

noun
ge·​stalt·​ist gə-ˈs(h)täl-təst How to pronounce gestaltist (audio) -ˈs(h)tȯl- How to pronounce gestaltist (audio)
often capitalized
: a specialist in Gestalt psychology
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