organic
adjectivemasculine/ɔɾˈɡɐniku/high
or·gá·ni·co
Definitions
1Relating to or derived from living organisms.
Organic matter decomposes to enrich the soil.
He is a professor of organic chemistry.
Common collocations
organic matterorganic chemistryorganic compoundorganic waste
2Relating to the structure or organization of a whole.
The company's growth has been slow but organic.
There is an organic connection between the two theories.
Common collocations
organic growthorganic structureorganic unity
3(Agriculture) Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
We buy organic vegetables from the local farm.
She switched to an organic skincare brand.
Common collocations
organic farmingorganic foodorganic produceorganic certification
Etymology
Do latim 'organicus', por sua vez do grego 'organikós' (relativo a instrumento ou órgão).