organic

B1
Pronunciation
/ɔːˈɡænɪk/
/ɔɹˈɡænɪk/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

An organic compound.

2 Definition

An organic food.

3 Definition

A living organism, as opposed to a robot or hologram.

Adjective
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

Pertaining to or derived from living organisms.

2 Definition

Pertaining to an organ of the body of a living organism.

3 Definition

Relating to the compounds of carbon, relating to natural products.

4 Definition

Of food or food products, grown in an environment free from artificial agrichemicals, and possibly certified by a regulatory body.

5 Definition

Describing a form of social solidarity theorized by Emile Durkheim that is characterized by voluntary engagements in complex interdependencies for mutual benefit (such as business agreements), rather than mechanical solidarity, which depends on ascribed relations between people (as in a family or tribe).

6 Definition

Of a military unit or formation, or its elements, belonging to a permanent organization (in contrast to being temporarily attached).

7 Definition

Instrumental; acting as instruments of nature or of art to a certain destined function or end.

8 Definition

(of search results) Generated according to the ranking algorithms of a search engine, as opposed to paid placement by advertisers.

9 Definition

Developing in a gradual or natural fashion.

Example Sentences
  • The writing of the script was an organic process.
10 Definition

Harmonious; coherent; structured.

Example Sentences
  • The production came together in an organic whole.