What is the meaning of organic?

noun

adjective

  • Relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis.
    • usage: "hydrocarbons are organic compounds"
  • Being or relating to or derived from or having properties characteristic of living organisms.
    • usage: "organic life"; "organic growth"; "organic remains found in rock"
  • Involving or affecting physiology or bodily organs.
    • usage: "an organic disease"
  • Of or relating to foodstuff grown or raised without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides or hormones.
    • usage: "organic eggs"; "organic vegetables"; "organic chicken"
  • Simple and healthful and close to nature.
    • usage: "an organic lifestyle"
  • Constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup. ).
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