Antonyms of adj inorganic

2 senses of inorganic

Sense 1
inorganic (vs. organic) -- (relating or belonging to the class of compounds not having a carbon basis; "hydrochloric and sulfuric acids are called inorganic substances")

organic (vs. inorganic) -- (relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis; "hydrocarbons are organic compounds")

Sense 2
inorganic (vs. organic) -- (lacking the properties characteristic of living organisms)

organic (vs. inorganic) -- (being or relating to or derived from or having properties characteristic of living organisms; "organic life"; "organic growth"; "organic remains found in rock")
        => integrated, structured -- (resembling a living organism in organization or development; "society as an integrated whole")
        => nonsynthetic -- (involving or derived from living organisms; free from chemical treatments or additives; "organic gardening is more natural"; "nonsynthetic fertilizer")

Similarity of adj inorganic

2 senses of inorganic

Sense 1
inorganic (vs. organic) -- (relating or belonging to the class of compounds not having a carbon basis; "hydrochloric and sulfuric acids are called inorganic substances")

Sense 2
inorganic (vs. organic) -- (lacking the properties characteristic of living organisms)
       => amorphous, unstructured -- (lacking the system or structure characteristic of living bodies)
       => artificial -- (not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes)
       => mineral -- (composed of matter other than plant or animal; "the inorganic mineral world")

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