Word
organically
Phoneticsor·gan·i·cal·ly
US/ɔɹˈɡænɪkɫi/
UK/ɔːɡˈænɪkli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
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.
Examples
“The business grew organically through word of mouth.”
“The friendship developed organically over several months as they discovered they shared many common interests.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Typically follows the verb it modifies or appears at the end of the clause.
Real-World Examples
“People would put links in at the bottom of their posts, and awareness grew organically.” “As soon as the meeting is over, two or three people organically gather by the water cooler, in the hallway, or on the way back to their desks and start to voice their opinions.” “AI models’ inferential abilities are improving organically with scale — although they’re still inferior to those of the best humans on most tasks.” “Most exported East Timors are organically grown, many are Fair-Trade certified.” Etymology
From organic + -ally.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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