A1 noun Neutral

organism

/ˈɔːr.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/

An organism is any living thing, such as an animal, a plant, or a very small bacterium. It is a single life form that can grow, breathe, and reproduce.

Ejemplos

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A tree is a living organism that needs sunlight to grow.

A tree is a living organism that needs sunlight to grow.

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The scientist identified a new organism in the deep ocean.

The scientist identified a new organism in the deep ocean.

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Wow, look at that tiny organism moving under the microscope!

Wow, look at that tiny organism moving under the microscope!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
organism
Adverbio
organismically
Adjetivo
organismic
Relacionado
organization
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Truco para recordar

Think of an 'organ' (like your heart); an 'organism' is a whole body full of 'organs' that is alive.

Quiz rápido

The scientist used a microscope to see the tiny ________ in the water.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: organism

Ejemplos

1

A tree is a living organism that needs sunlight to grow.

everyday

A tree is a living organism that needs sunlight to grow.

2

The scientist identified a new organism in the deep ocean.

formal

The scientist identified a new organism in the deep ocean.

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Wow, look at that tiny organism moving under the microscope!

informal

Wow, look at that tiny organism moving under the microscope!

4

Every organism must adapt to its environment to survive.

academic

Every organism must adapt to its environment to survive.

5

Our laboratory tests how the organism reacts to different chemicals.

business

Our laboratory tests how the organism reacts to different chemicals.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
organism
Adverbio
organismically
Adjetivo
organismic
Relacionado
organization

Colocaciones comunes

living organism living organism
marine organism marine organism
microscopic organism microscopic organism
single-celled organism single-celled organism
complex organism complex organism

Frases Comunes

multicellular organism

multicellular organism

genetically modified organism

genetically modified organism

soil organism

soil organism

Se confunde a menudo con

organism vs organization

An organization is a group of people working together (like a business), while an organism is a biological living thing.

organism vs organ

An organ is a specific part of a body (like the heart), but an organism is the whole individual living being.

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Notas de uso

The word is primarily used in scientific contexts to refer to any individual life form, regardless of its size.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'organization' when they are trying to describe a biological creature because the words sound similar.

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Truco para recordar

Think of an 'organ' (like your heart); an 'organism' is a whole body full of 'organs' that is alive.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Greek word 'organon', meaning an instrument or tool, referring to the 'tools' of life.

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun plural: organisms often preceded by adjectives like 'living' or 'microscopic'
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Contexto cultural

In modern society, the term 'GMO' (Genetically Modified Organism) is a common topic of debate regarding food and safety.

Quiz rápido

The scientist used a microscope to see the tiny ________ in the water.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: organism

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