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organically

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɔɹˈɡænɪkɫi// UK //ɔːɡˈænɪkli// or·gan·i·cal·ly

adv. happening in a natural way without being forced or planned. It can also mean growing food without using artificial chemicals.

adv. occurring in a natural, spontaneous manner without external force or artificial intervention; in a biological sense, produced without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides.


SIMPLE

The business grew organically through word of mouth.

CONTEXTUAL

The friendship developed organically over several months as they discovered they shared many common interests.

COMPLEX

While the city was originally planned on a grid, the surrounding suburbs expanded organically, following the natural curves of the hills and riverbanks rather than a strict geometric design.

Antonyms
Origin

From organic + -ally.

Usage

Typically follows the verb it modifies or appears at the end of the clause.

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