organically
|or-gan-ic-al-ly|
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/ɔrˈɡænɪkli/
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/ɔːˈɡænɪkli/
(organic)
living matter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'organic' originates from the Latin word 'organicus', which meant 'serving as an instrument or organ'.
Historical Evolution
'organicus' transformed into the French word 'organique', and eventually became the modern English word 'organic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'serving as an instrument or organ', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to or derived from living matter'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner relating to or derived from living matter.
The vegetables were grown organically without the use of pesticides.
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Last updated: 2025/01/31 15:06