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organism

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɔːrɡənɪzəm/ · UK /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

Forms: organisms

organism means: An individual living thing, such as an animal, plant, or tiny life form.

noun

LIVING THINGB2

An individual living thing, such as an animal, plant, or tiny life form.

  • A tree is a living organism.
  • Many tiny organisms live in the soil.
  • This organism can survive without sunlight.

Similar words: living thing, life form

Common phrases: living organism, single-celled organism, microscopic organism

Questions about organism

What does organism mean?

An individual living thing, such as an animal, plant, or tiny life form.

What is organism in other languages?

Türkçe: organizma · Español: organismo · Français: organisme · Deutsch: Organismus · Italiano: organismo · 日本語: 生物

How do you pronounce organism?

In American English /ˈɔːrɡənɪzəm/; in British English /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/.

How do you use organism in a sentence?

A tree is a living organism. Many tiny organisms live in the soil.

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