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organic

 

[ ɔːˈɡænɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food production

Related to or derived from living matter. Organic food is grown without the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.

Synonyms

biological, eco-friendly, natural

Examples of usage

  • Many people prefer to buy organic fruits and vegetables.
  • Organic farming is becoming more popular due to its environmental benefits.
Context #2 | Adjective

chemistry

Of, relating to, or denoting compounds containing carbon-based molecules. Organic chemistry is the study of the structure, properties, and reactions of organic compounds.

Synonyms

carbon-based, hydrocarbon, organic compound

Examples of usage

  • She is majoring in organic chemistry at the university.
  • The lab is conducting research on new organic compounds.

Translations

Translations of the word "organic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 orgânico

🇮🇳 जैविक

🇩🇪 organisch

🇮🇩 organik

🇺🇦 органічний

🇵🇱 organiczny

🇯🇵 有機 (ゆうき)

🇫🇷 organique

🇪🇸 orgánico

🇹🇷 organik

🇰🇷 유기농 (유기농)

🇸🇦 عضوي (ʿuḍwī)

🇨🇿 organický

🇸🇰 organický

🇨🇳 有机 (yǒujī)

🇸🇮 organski

🇮🇸 lífrænn

🇰🇿 органикалық

🇬🇪 ორგანული (organuli)

🇦🇿 üzvi

🇲🇽 orgánico

Etymology

The word 'organic' originated from the Greek word 'organikos', meaning 'of or pertaining to an organ or instrument'. In the 17th century, it was used in the context of living organisms and their organs. The modern sense of 'organic' as related to natural, unprocessed, or chemical-free products emerged in the late 19th century with the rise of organic farming practices. Today, the term is widely used in various fields such as agriculture, chemistry, and food production.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,143, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.