organic
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.grown or produced without using artificial chemicals or pesticides.
adj.produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilisers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Simple“She prefers to buy organic vegetables at the local farmers' market.”
In context“The farm transitioned to organic methods three years ago, successfully eliminating synthetic pesticides while maintaining a high crop yield.”
Synonymsnaturalpesticide freeAntonymsnon organicconventional - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.relating to or coming from living things like plants and animals.
adj.relating to, being, or characteristic of a living organism.
Simple“The soil is rich in organic matter from fallen leaves.”
In context“The geologist identified organic remains within the sedimentary rock, suggesting the area was once a lush tropical forest.”
Synonymsbiologicalbiotic - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.happening or developing in a natural way, without being forced or planned.
adj.developing in a gradual or natural fashion rather than being forced or artificial.
Simple“The company's organic growth was slow but very steady.”
In context“The community garden started as a small project but saw organic expansion as more neighbours volunteered their time and resources.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
adj.relating to chemical compounds that contain carbon.
adj.relating to or denoting compounds containing carbon and chiefly or ultimately of biological origin.
Simple“In organic chemistry, students learn about the structure of carbon molecules.”
In context“The laboratory specialises in the synthesis of organic compounds for use in the pharmaceutical industry.”
Synonymscarbon basedAntonyms - 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.search results that appear because they are relevant, not because someone paid for an ad.
adj.denoting search engine results that are generated by algorithms rather than paid advertisements.
Simple“We need to improve our website's content to get more organic traffic.”
In context“While paid ads provide immediate visibility, the marketing team focused on organic search rankings to ensure long-term sustainability.”
- 06 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.food that is grown without artificial chemicals.
n.foodstuffs produced by organic farming methods.
Simple“The shop sells a wide variety of organics, including fruit and meat.”
In context“The price difference between conventional produce and organics has narrowed as consumer demand for pesticide-free options continues to rise.”
Synonyms
Usage organic material · organic carbon · organic matter
“The project is based at Hamatethy farm , which produces organic beef and pork but also runs rewilding schemes.”
“The Arctic's frozen ground contains enormous stores of organic carbon.”
From Middle English organic, organik, from Old French organique, from Latin organicus.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.