organic
adjective
1. relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis
- hydrocarbons are organic compounds
2. being or relating to or having properties characteristic of living organisms
- organic life
- organic growth
- organic remains found in rock
Similar word(s): integrated, structured, nonsynthetic
3. involving or affecting bodily organs
- an organic disease
4. (of food or food products) grown in an environment free from synthetic fertilizers or pesticides or hormones.
- organic eggs
- organic vegetables
- organic chicken
Similar word(s): wholesome
5. simple and healthful and close to nature
- an organic lifestyle
Similar word(s): healthful
6. important in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)
Similar word(s): essential, constituent, constitutional, constitutive
noun
1. a fertilizer that is derived from animal or vegetable matter
Definition categories: substance, fertiliser, fertilizer