organically

[ awr-gan-ik-lee ]

adverb

1. in an organic manner.
2. by or with organs.
3. with reference to organic structure.

Other Words From

• hyper·or·gani·cal·ly adverb
• nonor·gani·cal·ly adverb
• preor·gani·cal·ly adverb
• pseudo·or·gani·cal·ly adverb
• quasi-or·gani·cal·ly adverb
• semi·or·gani·cal·ly adverb
• subor·gani·cal·ly adverb
• unor·gani·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of organically¹

First recorded in 1675–85; organic + -al ¹ + -ly

Example Sentences

“The company will have significant cash flow, a strong balance sheet, and the financial flexibility to pursue growth opportunities, both organically and potentially through acquisitions,” Comcast President Mike Cavanagh said in a note to employees.

From Los Angeles Times

Givhan plans to continue to grow the brand as organically as possible, recontextualizing the history of old garments and funneling them through the Compost lens.

From Los Angeles Times

The idea of windows for Test cricket to thrive away from franchise leagues is happening organically.

From BBC

Charity Food Sense Wales is trying to increase that figure to 10% sourced locally and organically by 2028, warning far more growers need to be found.

From BBC

“Maybe there will be one, but to the extent there are dramatic new developments, they will have to develop organically as opposed to happening during a debate or some other event.”

From Salon

Related Words

• naturally