organic

/ɔrˈɡænɪk/
noun
  1. Food produced without artificial chemicals, especially fruits and vegetables.
    • She only buys organics when they are on sale.
    • More people are choosing organics for health reasons.
    • The store has a section for organics, including fresh produce and dairy.
adjective
  1. Relating to or derived from living matter; produced without artificial chemicals, especially in farming.
    • She prefers organic cotton clothing because it is made without harsh chemicals.
    • We buy organic vegetables because they are grown without pesticides.
    • Organic farming helps protect the environment.
  2. Formed by natural processes, not artificial or synthetic.
    • Organic compounds contain carbon and are found in all living things.
    • The soil is rich in organic matter from decomposed plants.
    • The garden uses only organic fertilizers like compost.
  3. Developing naturally and gradually, without being forced or planned.
    • The friendship between them was organic, growing slowly over time.
    • The discussion flowed in an organic way, without a strict agenda.
    • The company's growth was organic, based on customer demand rather than advertising.
  4. Relating to the basic or essential structure of something.
    • He sees society as an organic whole, where each part depends on the others.
    • The changes were organic to the organization's development.
    • The design feels organic, with curves that mimic nature.
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