1. (chemistry) relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis
   "hydrocarbons are organic compounds"
    
2. Being or relating to or derived from or having properties characteristic of living organisms
   "organic remains found in rock"; "organic life"; "organic growth"
    
3. (pathology) involving or affecting physiology or bodily organs
   "an organic disease"
    
4. (health food) of or relating to foodstuff grown or raised without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides or hormones
   "organic chicken"; "organic eggs"; "organic vegetables"
    
5. Simple and healthful and close to nature
   "an organic lifestyle"
    
6. Developing naturally and gradually
   "The project grew in an organic way"

1. A fertilizer that is derived from animal or vegetable matter
   "The gardener preferred using organic fertilizer for his vegetable patch"; "Compost is a popular organic fertiliser for home gardens";
   - organic fertilizer, organic fertiliser [Brit]

Derived forms: organics

See also: healthful, integrated, nonsynthetic, structured, wholesome

Type of: fertiliser [Brit], fertilizer, plant food

Antonym: functional, inorganic

Encyclopedia: Organic, Inc