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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Real or perceived, discovering a candidate via one’s Instagram feels more organic than seeing them on billboard or TV ad.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

“In addition to the price tag, investors are wary of potential organic growth moderation and execution risks as go-to-market synergies aren’t apparent,” Wong wrote in a note Friday.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

But she feels things aren't always as organic as they seem.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Some of their content is organic and some is sponsored by staffing agencies that get paid by hospitals to match travel nurses with gigs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Mr. Mams had asked her to perform a chemical experiment that had to do with the decomposition of organic materials.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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