Organically

/ɔːrˈɡænɪkli/

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2 meanings
1

In a way that is natural; without artificial methods or substances.

/ɔːrˈɡænɪkli/

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General

In a way that is natural, without artificial additives or methods.

She prefers to eat food that is organically grown.

💡 Simply: Imagine growing vegetables in your garden, but instead of using any chemicals, you use natural stuff like compost. That's doing things organically! It means nature takes care of it all.

👶 For kids: Doing something the way it would happen naturally, like how a tree grows without any help from people.

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2

The artist's style developed organically, evolving over time.

3

The business grew organically, starting with a small local presence and expanding gradually.

How It's Used

Food Industry

"The farm produces organically grown vegetables, free of pesticides."

Ecology

"The forest floor developed organically, with layers of decaying leaves enriching the soil."

2

In a way that is systematically structured and interconnected.

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Business

The software development team built the features organically, adding functionality as needed.

💡 Simply: Think of a company that slowly changes and adapts to new situations over time. It's not a quick fix but a natural progression, like parts of a puzzle that fit together over time.

👶 For kids: When things fit together and work together like parts of a body.

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2

The city's transportation system is designed to function organically.

3

The team's approach has helped them grow organically.

How It's Used

Business & Technology

"The company's structure evolved organically, reflecting its growth and changing needs."

Biology

"The different components of the body function organically to ensure the body's survival"

Tip:Think of how a living organism works. Everything is connected and affects each other.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

From organic + -ally. "Organic" originates from the Greek word "organikos," meaning "relating to an organ." The suffix "-ally" indicates a manner or way of doing something.

The term "organically" has become increasingly prevalent with the rise of environmental awareness and the preference for natural products and methods.

Memory tip

Think of growing plants without chemicals – it’s done organically.

Word Origin

LanguageGreek
Original meaning

"relating to an organ, organized"

organically grownorganically producedgrew organicallydeveloped organically

Common misspellings

organicalyorganicallyly

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