organic
gb/ɔɹɡˈænɪk/ us/ɔɹɡˈænɪk/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 3200
Maana
maana 0
adjective
B1
property
1
Produced naturally, without chemicals
Made or grown without man-made chemicals.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[organic] [food/product]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'organic' meaning 'natural' with 'healthy'; not all organic products are necessarily healthier.
Visawe
natural (Suggests not made or changed by humans, but may not specifically mean free from synthetic chemicals.)
Vinyume
synthetic (Made using artificial substances or processes.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
organic food
|organic farming
|organic produce
|organic certification
Mada
food
|health
|environment
|food_drink
Mifano
- The store sells a wide range of organic vegetables.
- Organic farming methods are better for the environment.
- She prefers to buy organic milk for her children.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I eat organic apples.
- This is organic bread.
- We buy organic eggs.
- He grows organic tomatoes.
adjective
B2
property
2
Relating to living things
About or from living things.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[organic] [material/substance]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'organic' here with the food-related meaning, though this sense is broader and scientific.
Visawe
biological (More formal or scientific; refers to life processes in general.)
Vinyume
inorganic (Not made from living things; often used in chemistry.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
organic matter
|organic compound
|organic tissue
Mada
science
|biology
|nature
Mifano
- Soil contains both organic and inorganic materials.
- Proteins are organic molecules essential for life.
- The lab studies organic compounds found in plants.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Plants have organic parts.
- Wood is an organic material.
- Animals make organic waste.
adjective
B2
property
3
Developing naturally and smoothly
Growing or changing naturally and smoothly.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[organic] [growth/development/process]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may think 'organic' here means 'eco-friendly', but it refers to natural development.
Visawe
natural (Emphasizes lack of planning or artificial intervention; broader than 'organic' in this sense.)
Vinyume
artificial (Created or forced by human planning rather than natural development.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
organic growth
|organic development
|organic process
Mada
communication
|business
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The company experienced organic growth through word-of-mouth marketing.
- Their friendship was the result of an organic connection over time.
- The project evolved in an organic way without strict planning.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The team had organic growth.
- Our friendship was organic.
- The change was organic.
adjective
technical
C1
property
4
Relating to carbon-based chemistry
In chemistry, about carbon-based substances.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[organic] [compound/chemistry/reaction]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this with the everyday food-related meaning of 'organic'. In chemistry, it has a broader definition.
Visawe
carbon-based (Specifically refers to substances that contain carbon atoms; less formal than 'organic' in chemistry.)
Vinyume
inorganic (In chemistry, substances that generally do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
organic chemistry
|organic molecule
|organic reaction
Mada
science
|chemistry
Mifano
- Organic chemistry is a major branch of chemical science.
- Methane is a simple organic compound.
- The research focuses on synthesizing new organic molecules.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I study organic chemistry.
- Methane is an organic gas.
- Sugar is an organic substance.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
organic
IPA
GB/ɔɹɡˈænɪk/
US/ɔɹɡˈænɪk/
Silabi na mkazo
or - gan - ic (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gan)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: organic
Familia ya neno
Semi
organic farming
1/ɔɹɡˈænɪk fˈɑɹmɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Farming without synthetic chemicals or GMOs
A way of growing food without man-made chemicals or genetically modified plants.
Mifano
- Organic farming avoids the use of artificial pesticides.
- She switched to organic farming to protect the soil.
organic growth
1/ɔɹɡˈænɪk ɡɹˈoʊθ/
fixed phrase
Business growth without acquisitions
When a business gets bigger by selling more or improving itself, not by buying other companies.
Mifano
- The company has achieved steady organic growth over the past five years.
- They prefer organic growth to risky mergers.
organic matter
1/ɔɹɡˈænɪk mˈætɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Material from living things or remains
Material that comes from plants, animals, or other living things.
Mifano
- Compost is rich in organic matter.
- The soil's fertility depends on its organic matter content.