English dictionary
organic
/O/r'g/&/n/I/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis
ExamplesHydrocarbons are organic compounds.
Antonyms inorganicSource: WordNet 3.0
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being or relating to or derived from or having properties characteristic of living organisms
ExamplesOrganic life.
Organic growth.
Organic remains found in rock.
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involving or affecting physiology or bodily organs
ExamplesAn organic disease.
Antonyms functionalSource: WordNet 3.0
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Of or pertaining to an organ or its functions, or to objects composed of organs; consisting of organs, or containing them; as, the <i>organic</i> structure of animals and plants; exhibiting characters peculiar to living organisms; as, <i>organic</i> bodies, <i>organic</i> life, <i>organic</i> remains. Cf. <u>Inorganic</u>.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a fertilizer that is derived from animal or vegetable matter
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adjective satellite
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of or relating to foodstuff grown or raised without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides or hormones
ExamplesOrganic eggs.
Organic vegetables.
Organic chicken.
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simple and healthful and close to nature
ExamplesAn organic lifestyle.
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constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)
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