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organic-induced

|or-gan-ic-in-duced|

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/ɔrˈɡænɪk ɪnˈduːst/

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/ɔːˈɡænɪk ɪnˈdjuːst/

caused by biological/organic processes

Etymology
Etymology Information

'organic-induced' combines 'organic' and 'induced'. 'organic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'organikos', where 'organon' meant 'tool, instrument, or organ' and the suffix '-ikos' formed adjectives. 'induced' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inducere', where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead'.

Historical Evolution

'organic' entered English via Medieval Latin 'organicus' and Old French 'organique', eventually becoming modern English 'organic'. 'induced' developed from Latin 'inducere' and its past participle form 'inductus' through Old French/Latin influences into English 'induce' and the past form 'induced'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'organic' related to 'an instrument or organ' and 'induce' meant 'to lead into'; over time 'organic' shifted toward 'relating to living organisms or bodily structures', and 'induce' shifted toward 'to cause', so 'organic-induced' now means 'caused by biological or organic processes'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

caused by or resulting from biological or structural (organic) processes or disease; having an organic origin.

The neurologist diagnosed an organic-induced movement disorder rather than a functional one.

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Last updated: 2025/09/09 23:10