organic
[ awr-gan-ik ]
/ ɔrˈgæn ɪk /
adjective
noun
a substance, as a fertilizer or pesticide, of animal or vegetable origin.
Origin of organic
SYNONYMS FOR organic
ANTONYMS FOR organic
1
inorganic.
OTHER WORDS FROM organic
Words nearby organic
British Dictionary definitions for nonorganic
organic
/ (ɔːˈɡænɪk) /
adjective
noun
any substance, such as a fertilizer or pesticide, that is derived from animal or vegetable matter
organic food collectively
Derived forms of organic
organically, adverbMedical definitions for nonorganic
organic
[ ôr-găn′ĭk ]
adj.
Of, relating to, or affecting organs or an organ of the body.
Of or designating carbon compounds.
Of, relating to, or derived from living organisms.
Of, marked by, or involving the use of fertilizers or pesticides that are strictly of animal or vegetable origin.
Raised or conducted without the use of drugs, hormones, or synthetic chemicals.
Other words from organic
or′gan•ic′i•ty (ôr′gə-nĭs′ĭ-tē) n.Scientific definitions for nonorganic
organic
[ ôr-găn′ĭk ]
Involving organisms or the products of their life processes.
Relating to chemical compounds containing carbon, especially hydrocarbons.
Using or produced with fertilizers or pesticides that are strictly of animal or vegetable origin.
Relating to or affecting organs or an organ of the body. An organic disease is one in which there is a demonstrable abnormality on physical examination, laboratory testing, or other diagnostic studies.
Cultural definitions for nonorganic
organic
In medicine, a descriptive term for things or conditions that have to do with an organ in the body. The term can also refer to something that is derived from living organisms.