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organically-induced

|or-gan-ic-al-ly-in-duced|

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/ɔrˈɡænɪkli ɪnˈduːst/

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/ɔːˈɡænɪkli ɪnˈdjuːst/

caused by natural/biological processes

Etymology
Etymology Information

'organically-induced' is a compound of the adverb 'organically' and the past-participle adjective 'induced'. 'organically' derives from the adjective 'organic' + adverbial suffix '-ally'; 'organic' ultimately comes from Greek 'organon' meaning 'tool, instrument' via Latin/Old French. 'induced' derives from Latin 'inducere' (in- 'into' + ducere 'to lead').

Historical Evolution

'organic' came into English via Latin 'organicus' and Old French, itself from Greek 'organon'; 'induce' entered English from Latin 'inducere' through Old French 'induire' and Middle English, where it developed the sense 'bring about' or 'lead to', producing the past participle 'induced' used adjectivally. The modern compound follows productive English compounding (adverb + past participle) to form descriptive adjectives.

Meaning Changes

Individually, 'organic' shifted from 'related to an organ or instrument' to 'of living things' and then broadly 'natural'; 'induce' originally meant 'lead into' and evolved to 'cause or bring about'. Combined, 'organically-induced' now means 'caused by natural/biological processes.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

used as the verb phrase 'organically induce' meaning to cause or bring about by organic or natural means. (This entry reflects the verb form related to the adjective compound.)

Certain microbes can organically induce mineral precipitation in cave environments.

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Adjective 1

caused or brought about by organic (natural or biological) processes rather than by artificial, chemical, or external means.

The researchers observed organically-induced changes in the soil microbiome after several seasons.

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Last updated: 2025/11/22 01:36