organic meaning and definition

ORGANIC noun

Definition of organic (noun)

1. a fertilizer that is derived from animal or vegetable matter
   • synonyms: organic fertiliser, organic fertilizer

ORGANIC adjective

Definition of organic (adjective)

1. relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis
   • "hydrocarbons are organic compounds"
   • antonym: inorganic
2. being or relating to or derived from or having properties characteristic of living organisms
   • "organic life"; "organic growth"; "organic remains found in rock"
   • antonym: inorganic
3. involving or affecting physiology or bodily organs
   • "an organic disease"
   • antonym: functional
4. of or relating to foodstuff grown or raised without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides or hormones
   • "organic eggs"; "organic vegetables"; "organic chicken"
5. simple and healthful and close to nature
   • "an organic lifestyle"
6. constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)
   • synonyms: constituent, constitutional, constitutive