Organ: meaning, definitions and examples

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organ

 

[ หˆษ”หrษกษ™n ]

Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A large musical instrument with pipes of different lengths and tones, played by pressing keys on a keyboard. The organ produces sound by air being driven through the pipes.

Synonyms

church organ, keyboard instrument, pipe organ

Examples of usage

  • The church organ played a beautiful melody during the wedding ceremony.
  • She practiced playing the organ for hours every day to perfect her skills.
Context #2 | Noun

anatomy

A part of the body that performs a specific function or functions. In biology, an organ is a collection of tissues that work together to perform a specific function.

Synonyms

body part, organism component, vital part

Examples of usage

  • The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
  • The liver is an organ responsible for detoxifying chemicals in the body.
Context #3 | Noun

organization

A group of people working together to achieve a common goal or purpose. An organization or association with a particular purpose or function.

Synonyms

association, body, group

Examples of usage

  • The Red Cross is an international humanitarian organ that provides aid to people in need.
  • Our school organizes various events throughout the year to promote community engagement.

Translations

Translations of the word "organ" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รณrgรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Organ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ organ

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั€ะณะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ organ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‡“ๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท organe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รณrgano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท organ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๊ด€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุถูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ orgรกn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ orgรกn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ™จๅฎ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ organ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญffรฆri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะณะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ orqan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รณrgano

Etymology

The word 'organ' originated from the Latin word 'organum', which referred to a musical instrument. Over time, it evolved to also represent a part of the body performing a specific function. The concept of organizations or groups working together towards a common goal led to the use of 'organ' in that context as well. The versatility of the word showcases its evolution across different fields and disciplines.

See also: organic, organism, organist, organization, organize, organized, organizer, organizes, organs.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,396, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.