organic
UK: ɔːˈɡænɪk | US: ɔːrˈɡænɪk
adj. relating to or derived from living matter
adj. (of food or farming) produced without synthetic chemicals
adj. having a systematic or coordinated structure
The word "organic" stems from the Greek "organon" (tool, instrument), which evolved into Latin "organicus" (relating to an organ). Originally tied to bodily organs, its meaning expanded in the 18th century to describe compounds derived from living organisms. By the 20th century, it gained agricultural connotations (chemical-free farming) and broader systemic meanings (e.g., "organic growth"). The suffix "-ic" solidifies its adjectival form.
The farm grows organic vegetables without pesticides.
Carbon is a key element in organic chemistry.
The company’s expansion followed an organic pattern.
She prefers organic cotton for her clothing.
The artist’s style has an organic flow.