organic

noun

(chemistry) An organic compound.

An organic food.

(science fiction) A living organism, as opposed to a robot or hologram.

adjective

(agriculture) Of food or food products, grown in an environment free from artificial agrichemicals, and possibly certified by a regulatory body.

(biology) Pertaining to or derived from living organisms.

(chemistry) Relating to the compounds of carbon, relating to natural products.

(physiology, medicine) Pertaining to an organ of the body of a living organism.

(sociology) Describing a form of social solidarity theorized by Emile Durkheim that is characterized by voluntary engagements in complex interdependencies for mutual benefit (such as business agreements), rather than mechanical solidarity, which depends on ascribed relations between people (as in a family or tribe).

Developing in a gradual or natural fashion.

Harmonious; coherent; structured.

(Internet, marketing, of search results) Generated according to the ranking algorithms of a search engine, as opposed to deliberate promotional techniques e.g. by advertisers.

(military) Of a military unit or formation, or its elements, belonging to a permanent organization (in contrast to being temporarily attached).

Instrumental; acting as instruments of nature or of art to a certain destined function or end.

Roots

organonorgan- · Greek · instrument, tool

Synonyms for organic

naturaladj

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