Definitions

organic

[awr-gan-ik] / ɔrˈgæn ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

basic, natural

Synonyms

STRONGEST

biological nuclear

STRONG

anatomical constitutional essential fundamental integral living necessary original primary prime primitive principal

WEAK

amoebic animate basal biotic cellular elemental inherent innate live plasmic structural vital

Antonyms

STRONG

accessory auxiliary extra inessential minor secondary trivial unimportant unnecessary

WEAK

inorganic man-made unnatural

Example Sentences

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A research team led by Prof. Frank Glorius at the University of Münster's Institute of Organic Chemistry in Germany has now introduced a new way to make one of these challenging molecular structures.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Organic materials can be more expensive than polyester.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, farmer and founder of Riverford Organic Farmers Guy Singh-Watson said the campaign was not seeking an outright ban on the product in the UK.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Organic sales are projected to grow about 3%, coming in at the high end of its previously forecast range.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Organic food can now be found in most supermarkets.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

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