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organic

adjectivePronunciation: /ɔːrˈɡænɪk/

In Portuguese: orgânico

What does “organic” mean?

Relating to or derived from living organisms, biological matter, or systematically integrated natural systems.

Etymology

From Latin organicus (relating to a bodily organ or instrument), from Greek organon (tool, instrument, organ of the body). The word first named what pertains to bodily organs, then extended to all living matter, and later to anything that grows or develops as a coherent whole without external imposition.

Usage note

In chemistry, organic refers to carbon-based compounds, including many that are synthetic. In food labeling and agriculture, it names produce grown without certain chemicals. In informal use it often means simply natural or unforced.

Synonyms

  • natural
  • biological
  • living

Word family

  • organ
  • organism
  • organically
  • organize
  • organization

Rhymes with

  • volcanic
  • mechanic
  • titanic
  • satanic
  • Hispanic

Usage examples

  • Simply because being conscious of nature is the same thing as being conscious of our organic origin.

Concept

Source editions

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“organic”. Agency Wiki, Agency Brasil. Published on November 11, 2026. https://www.agencybrasil.com/en/wiki/dictionary/organic