inorganically
|in-or-gan-ic-ally|
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/ˌɪnɔrˈɡænɪkli/
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/ˌɪnɔːˈɡænɪkli/
(inorganic)
non-living, non-organic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inorganically' originates from the word 'inorganic,' which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'organic,' which comes from the Greek word 'organikos,' meaning 'instrumental.'
Historical Evolution
'inorganically' evolved from the combination of 'inorganic' and the adverbial suffix '-ally,' forming the modern English adverb 'inorganically.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not organic,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not organic; not involving organic life or processes.
The compound was synthesized inorganically in the lab.
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Last updated: 2025/04/04 06:12