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organism

Pronunciation: [ˈɔrɡəˌnɪzəm]

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Learn how to use organism in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “biology”

(noun) a living thing that can grow, reproduce, and respond to its environment. This includes animals, plants, and tiny things like bacteria. Every organism is made up of cells.

Example

A butterfly is an interesting organism that goes through many changes in its life.

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A rock is not an organism because it does not grow or reproduce.

Example

What kinds of organisms live in the ocean?

Context: “ecology”

(noun) a living thing in a community that interacts with other organisms and its environment. Each organism plays a role in the ecosystem.

Example

Trees and plants are important organisms that provide oxygen for animals.

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A plastic bag is not an organism; it doesn’t interact with nature like living things do.

Example

How do different organisms in the forest help each other?

How to pronounce organism

Pronunciation: [ˈɔrɡəˌnɪzəm]

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