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organism in German

organism in German is Organismus, Lebewesen — organism means a complete, living individual thing, such as an animal, plant, fungus, or microbe.

organism in German

Organismus
noun
Something with many separate interdependent parts, seen as being like a living thing; an organic system. [from 18th c.]
Lebewesen
noun
Something with many separate interdependent parts, seen as being like a living thing; an organic system. [from 18th c.]

What does "organism" mean?

  1. noun A complete, living individual thing, such as an animal, plant, fungus, or microbe.
    "A single-celled organism can still carry out all the basic functions of life."
  2. noun A complex system made up of interdependent parts, compared to a living thing.
    "The company operates like a single organism, with every department relying on the others."
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organism in a sentence

  • A single-celled organism can still carry out all the basic functions of life.
  • Scientists discovered a new organism living near deep-sea vents.
  • The company operates like a single organism, with every department relying on the others.

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What is "organism" in German?

"organism" in German is Organismus, Lebewesen. organism means: A complete, living individual thing, such as an animal, plant, fungus, or microbe.

How do you use "organism" in a sentence?

Example: "A single-celled organism can still carry out all the basic functions of life." In German, "organism" is Organismus, Lebewesen.

Are there other ways to say "organism" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "organism": Organismus, Lebewesen.

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