adj

organic

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adj

Relating to or coming from living things.

"Organic matter in the soil helps plants grow."

Grown or produced without artificial chemicals such as synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.

"She only buys organic vegetables from the farmers' market."

"The farm switched to organic methods a decade ago."

Developing naturally and gradually, rather than being forced or artificially imposed.

"The company's growth has been organic, built on word of mouth rather than heavy advertising."

In chemistry, relating to compounds containing carbon.

"Organic chemistry focuses on the structure and reactions of carbon-based molecules."

How to Use Organic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNatural and free of artificial chemicals (for food), or developing naturally rather than being forced (for growth or change).

Common mistake

In marketing, "organic" search results or growth means unpaid/natural — not related to the food sense at all.

Common pairings

organic food organic growth organic chemistry organic farming

more organic comparative, organics plural, most organic superlative

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_____ matter in the soil helps plants grow.

From Latin organicus, ultimately from Greek órganon, "instrument" or "organ."

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