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/oɾɣaˈnizmo/

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Translation

organism, body, organisation

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Word origin

From Greek organon ('instrument, tool'), through the modern coinage organismo. The same root gives English 'organism' and 'organ'.

Origin
Greek
Root
organon
English cognates
organism, organ

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralorganismos

Examples

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The human body is a very complex organism.

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These organisms live at the bottom of the sea.

supervisa .

An international body oversees the agreement.

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Sport keeps the body healthy and strong.

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Which organisation is in charge of protecting the environment?

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This word is taught in chapter 47, lesson 3: organismo, tesis, enojo and 7 more words.