adjective
organic
Relating to or derived from living organisms.
Leaves and other organic matter enrich the soil.
Etymology
The term developed from organs and the organized structures of living beings. This sense identifies what belongs to, or comes from, living organisms.
More examples
- The sample contained organic remains.
- Bacteria broke down the organic material.
- The study traced organic processes in the ecosystem.
Forms
organic
Similar words
- biological
- Relates to living organisms and their processes.