Organisms: meaning, definitions and examples

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organisms

[ ˈɔːɡənɪz(ə)mz ]

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biology

Living things such as plants, animals, and bacteria that can grow, reproduce, and respond to the environment.

Synonyms

beings, creatures, life forms

Examples of usage

The rainforest is home to a diverse range of organisms.
Microorganisms are tiny organisms that are invisible to the naked eye.

Translations

Translations of the word "organisms" in other languages:

🇵🇹 organismos

🇮🇳 जीवों

🇩🇪 Organismen

🇮🇩 organisme

🇺🇦 організми

🇵🇱 organizmy

🇯🇵 生物 (せいぶつ)

🇫🇷 organismes

🇪🇸 organismos

🇹🇷 organizmalar

🇰🇷 생물 (생물체)

🇸🇦 كائنات حية

🇨🇿 organismy

🇸🇰 organizmy

🇨🇳 生物 (shēngwù)

🇸🇮 organizmi

🇮🇸 lífverur

🇰🇿 организмдер

🇬🇪 ორგანიზმები

🇦🇿 orqanizmlər

🇲🇽 organismos

Word origin

The word 'organisms' originated from the Greek word 'organon' meaning instrument or tool. It was first used in the early 19th century to describe living entities capable of growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli. The study of organisms is a fundamental aspect of biology, dating back to the times of Aristotle and other ancient philosophers who classified living things into various categories based on their characteristics and behaviors.