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inorganically

inorganically

1 7.0
In a way not made from living things, like minerals
  • adverb
  • /ˌɪnɔrˈgænɪkli/
  • Specialized
translation icon : inorgánicamente
  • The water quality report indicated that certain contaminants were detected inorganically, raising concerns about environmental impacts.

Examples

  • The scientist explained that the mineral was formed inorganically, without any biological influence.

  • Many fertilizers are made from materials that are produced inorganically, aiming to boost crop yields.

  • In essence, because life is lazy, the same effect occurs with less work compared to inorganically produced carbon.

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Synonyms

abiotically
vsinorganically
  • Specialized
8.6

Happening without being made by living things

focuses on substances lacking carbon and not from living sources

Antonyms

organically
  • Specialized
1 4.2

In a way that involves carbon or living things

How Organic

organically
  • Specialized
1 4.2
inorganically
  • Specialized
1 7.0
artificially
58 4.4

Surface Forms

inorganically positive

Morphology

inorganically = inorganic (semi-transparent) = in + organ + ic + al + ly

Once the adjective 'inorganic' is known, adding '-ly' gives the adverb with a fully regular and predictable meaning.

Etymology

Inorganically starts with in- meaning 'not' and the part organic meaning 'from living things' or 'natural'. So inorganically means 'not from living things', like minerals formed deep in the Earth or chemicals made in a lab.