organically

English

Etymology

From organic +‎ -ally.

Pronunciation

• (US, Canada) IPA^(key): /ɔɹˈɡænɪkli/

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Adverb

organically (comparative more organically, superlative most organically)

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.
   • 2021 May 8, Pierre-Antoine Louis, “Jaleel White Wants to Sell You ‘Purple Urkle’”, in The New York Times‎:

     “But after meeting Jaleel serendipitously on an airplane and becoming friends, the idea grew organically, and we knew we had the right partner.”

5. From, or using organic matter.
6. With regard to organic husbandry.

Derived terms

• nonorganically

Translations

in an organic manner

in the manner of a living organism

as part of an organized whole

inherently, naturally or constitutionally

German: natürlich (de)

from, or using organic matter

Spanish: orgánicamente

with regard to organic husbandry

German: ökologisch (de), biologisch (de)