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organism

noun

A living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
O
Ends with
M
Contains
RG
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm

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Definitions

noun

  1. A living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

noun

  1. A system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body

    “The social organism”

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The social organism

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