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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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