organism

noun
UK: /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/
US: /ˈɔːrɡənɪzəm/

  1. A living thing, such as a plant, animal, fungus, or bacterium.

    1. A tiny organism lived in the water.
    2. Scientists are studying how the organism adapts to changing environments.

  2. A system or structure composed of interdependent parts that function together as a whole.

    1. The body is a complex organism.
    2. The city functions as a single organism, with each neighborhood playing a crucial role.

Synonyms

creature being system

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "organism" in English means: A living thing, such as a plant, animal, fungus, or bacterium., A system or structure composed of interdependent parts that function together as a whole..

The phonetic transcription of "organism" is /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈɔːrɡənɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "organism": creature, being, system.

Example usage of "organism": "A tiny organism lived in the water.". More examples on the page.