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inorganically

inorganically

7.2
By expanding through buying other companies rather than growing inside the company
  • adverb
  • /ˌɪnɔrˈɡænɪkli/
  • Jargon
translation icon : inorgánicamente
  • Rapid growth achieved inorganically often creates serious integration challenges for the buyer.

Examples

  • The company expanded inorganically by acquiring three regional competitors last year.

  • Rather than develop products internally, they chose to grow inorganically through a series of buyouts.

  • The company expanded inorganically through a series of acquisitions.

  • Many firms grow inorganically to quickly increase their market share.

  • The company expanded inorganically by acquiring several smaller firms last year.

  • Many businesses choose to grow inorganically through mergers instead of relying solely on internal resources.

  • The tech giant adopted an inorganic approach to growth, focusing on strategic acquisitions to increase its market share.

Antonyms

organically
13 4.9

In a way that fits naturally into the whole

How Organic

organically
13 4.9
inorganically
  • Jargon
7.2

Surface Forms

inorganically positive

Morphology

inorganically = inorganic (semi-transparent) = in + organic + ally

Morphologically formed from 'inorganic' + '-ally', but the business sense ('by external growth such as acquisitions') is a metaphorical extension that requires domain knowledge.

Etymology

Inorganically in business is easiest to remember if you think of organic growth like a plant growing from its roots. The prefix in- means 'not', so inorganically means 'not by internal, natural growth' but by outside actions like buying other companies.