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organically

organically

13 4.9
In a way that fits naturally into the whole
  • adverb
  • /ɔrˈɡænɪkli/
translation icon : intrínsecamente
  • The children's understanding of math grew organically as they engaged with interactive learning tools.
  • grows organically
  • evolve organically
  • emerges organically

So the way things work organically, magic taps into that.

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Examples

  • Our relationship grew organically over time.

  • Whether we like it or not, we are tied organically to the past.

    Academic text (1996)
  • And then from there it just organically grew.

  • This system developed sort of organically as a reaction to that project.

  • No matter what I hoped for, it grew organically and has just as much value.

    Blog text (19)
  • A system that is organically grown from that which it supports remains vital and essential.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Koch had developed his business organically over time; there was never a hard sell, nor was one necessary.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Rather, any emotion on the reader's part must come organically from the narrative itself.

    Academic text (2009)
  • The church's religious mission is organically linked with Russia's national identity.

    Academic text (1997)
  • Our team developed new strategies organically as we adapted to changing market conditions.

Synonyms

naturally
vsorganically
144 1.8

Because of a person's usual character, not outside influence

highlights being an essential part of the whole rather than a trait
inherently
vsorganically
119 4.7

Happens naturally as a basic part of something

highlights being a joined organizing part of the whole
intrinsically
vsorganically
22 6.4

Part of the basic nature of something

focuses on functioning as an inner connected piece of the whole
innately
vsorganically
8 5.6

In a natural way that someone has from birth

presents being a structural part integrated into the whole
integrally
vsorganically
1 5.8

In a way that is necessary for the whole to work

emphasises being built in as a component of the whole
elementally
vsorganically
1 5.5

In a basic and essential way

positions itself as a functioning part embedded in the whole
immanently
vsorganically
  • Formal
8.4

In a way that is a natural part of something

stresses being woven into and part of the larger system

How Integral

fundamentally
181 3.9
inherently
119 4.7
organically
13 4.9
partly
375 1.0
peripherally
4 6.8

Surface Forms

organically positive

Morphology

organically = organic (transparent) = organic + ally

The adverb is a regular derivation from the adjective 'organic' using the adverbial suffix '-ally', so the meaning is directly predictable from the adjective.

Etymology

Organically comes from organ, a word for a 'body part' or a natural part of a system. So when something develops organically it grows as a natural, connected part of the whole, not something forced on it.