organically

adv — 6 senses

organically

adv

UK /ɔːˈɡænɪkli/ · CA, US /oɹˈɡænɪkli/

Etymology From organic + -ally.

1

In an organic manner.

2

In the manner of a living organism.

3

As part of an organized whole.

4

Inherently, naturally or constitutionally.

  • “But after meeting Jaleel serendipitously on an airplane and becoming friends, the idea grew organically, and we knew we had the right partner.”2021 August 5, Pierre-Antoine Louis, “Jaleel White Wants to Sell You ‘Purple Urkle’”, in The New York Times:
5

From, or using organic matter.

6

With regard to organic husbandry.

Derived terms
nonorganically

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