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Meaning of organic in English
Pronunciation
/ɔrˈɡænɪk/
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Classifying Adjective
organic
Definitions
1.
of or relating to foodstuff grown or raised without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides or hormones
Examples
« organic eggs »
« organic vegetables »
« organic chicken »
Synonyms
wholesome
2.
simple and healthful and close to nature
Examples
« an organic lifestyle »
Synonyms
healthful
3.
constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)
Synonyms
essential
Noun
organic
Definitions
1.
a fertilizer that is derived from animal or vegetable matter
Qualitative Adjective
organic
Etymology
late Middle English: via Latin from Greek organikos‘relating to an organ or instrument’
Definitions
1.
relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis
Examples
« hydrocarbons are organic compounds »
Antonyms
inorganic
2.
of or relating to or derived from living organisms
Examples
« organic soil »
3.
being or relating to or derived from or having properties characteristic of living organisms
Examples
« organic life »
« organic growth »
« organic remains found in rock »
Synonyms
integrated
structured
nonsynthetic
Antonyms
inorganic
4.
involving or affecting physiology or bodily organs
Examples
« an organic disease »
Antonyms
functional