organic

CEFRB1

/ɔːˈɡænɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Produced without many artificial chemicals.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Related to living things or natural growth.

Examples

  • Organic vegetables are popular because they're safe and tasty.

  • Many consumers are willing to pay more for organic food

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4

Also pronounced

  • /oɹˈɡænɪk/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Pertaining to an organ of the body of a living organism.

  2. Relating to the compounds of carbon, relating to natural products.

  3. Pertaining to or derived from living organisms.

More examples

In context

  • She majors in organic chemistry.

  • The production came together in an organic whole.

  • The writing of the script was an organic process.

Antonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English organic, organik, from Old French organique, from Latin organicus.