Definition of Organic
Organic
or·gan·ic
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Relating to or derived from living organisms.
e.g. The farmer grew organic vegetables without pesticides.
(adjective)
relating to or derived from biological organisms, especially (chemistry) relating to the complex carbon-containing compounds that are produced by living beings and make up the majority of their bodies;
e.g. When plants die, they add organic matter to soil and make it more fertile. He studied organic chemistry in college.
(adjective)
relating to or resembling a living being in some way, especially by naturally having some capacity for continuous development;
e.g. We eagerly followed the organic growth of the movie's plot, since it seemed very realistic.
(adjective)
having a structure or pattern of organization in which the parts fit together and coordinate in some way;
e.g. We didn't want to disturb the organic arrangement of the plants by uprooting any of them.
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