Word: Organism

Pronunciation

/ˈɔːrɡənɪzəm/

Definitions

• Noun: A living being, such as an animal, plant, fungus, or microorganism, that has the ability to grow, reproduce, maintain homeostasis, respond to stimuli, and adapt to its environment.

Noun Examples

• "The human organism is composed of trillions of cells."
• “Microorganisms play a crucial role in breaking down organic matter in ecosystems.”
• “Scientists discovered a new species of deep-sea organism during their exploration.”

Phrases

• “Complex organism”: Refers to a living being with intricate biological structures and functions, such as humans or mammals.
• “Single-celled organism”: An organism made up of just one cell, like bacteria or amoeba.
• “Organismic theory”: A philosophical or scientific concept referring to the idea that organisms have an inherent drive toward self-organization and development.

Example Sentences

• “Plants are organisms capable of producing their own food through photosynthesis.”
• “Viruses are often debated whether they should be considered living organisms because they cannot replicate without host cells.”
• "Understanding how organisms adapt to changing environments is key in evolutionary biology."

Synonyms

• Life form
• Being
• Creature
• Living thing
• Bioform
• Entity
• Creature
• Specimen (in a scientific context)