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masculine

/oɾɣaˈnizmo/

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Translation

organism, body, organisation

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

complejo.

The human body is a very complex organism.

.

These organisms live at the bottom of the sea.

supervisa .

An international body oversees the agreement.

deporte sano .

Sport keeps the body healthy and strong.

¿ encarga ?

Which organisation is in charge of protecting the environment?

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