adjective
organic
Developing naturally rather than through artificial intervention.
The neighborhood's growth is organic rather than centrally planned.
Etymology
The adjective’s association with living organisms supplied an image of growth from within. Organic development follows its own connected growth rather than an externally imposed plan.
More examples
- An organic connection developed between the two groups.
- The design allows for organic change over time.
- Their friendship grew in an organic way.
Forms
organic
organically adverb — through natural development
Similar words
- natural
- The broad ordinary alternative.
- unforced
- Developing without pressure or artificial effort.