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organicist

[ ɔːˈɡanɪsɪst ]

Noun

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philosophy

A person who believes that life and living organisms are the result of a vital force or principle distinct from purely chemical or physical forces.

Examples of usage

The organicist argued that life could not be fully explained by chemistry alone.
As an organicist, he rejected the idea of life arising from purely materialistic processes.

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art

An art movement that emphasizes the importance of organic forms and structures in art and design.

Examples of usage

The paintings of the organicist movement often feature flowing lines and natural shapes.
She was heavily influenced by organicist principles in her architectural designs.

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biology

A biologist who studies the interrelationships between organisms and their environment.

Examples of usage

The organicist conducted field research to understand the complex ecosystems of the rainforest.
Organicists play a crucial role in studying the connections between different species in an ecosystem.

Translations

Translations of the word "organicist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 organicista

🇮🇳 ऑर्गैनिकिस्ट

🇩🇪 Organizist

🇮🇩 organisis

🇺🇦 органіцист

🇵🇱 organista

🇯🇵 有機主義者

🇫🇷 organiciste

🇪🇸 organicista

🇹🇷 organisist

🇰🇷 유기체론자

🇸🇦 عضوي

🇨🇿 organicista

🇸🇰 organista

🇨🇳 有机体论者

🇸🇮 organist

🇮🇸 lífhyggjumaður

🇰🇿 органик

🇬🇪 ორგანიზმი

🇦🇿 orqanizist

🇲🇽 organicista

Etymology

The term 'organicist' originated in the mid-19th century, combining the word 'organic' with the suffix '-ist' to denote a believer in organic principles or systems. In philosophy, it was used to describe those who rejected purely mechanistic or materialistic explanations for life. In art, it became associated with a movement that valued natural forms and structures over artificial or geometric ones. In biology, organicists focus on the holistic study of living organisms within their environments, emphasizing interconnectedness and interdependence.