organism
noun
a form of life composed of mutually interdependent parts that maintain various vital processes.
organisms
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pluralof organism.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the future, researchers could potentially explore these organisms as biological systems for converting gases into useful products, including methane and ammonia, with green hydrogen serving as an energy source.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Oaks support a wide range of organisms, anchoring entire ecosystems, and also serve the vital task of storing carbon on a warming planet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
The findings suggest that longevity may depend in part on an immune system that remains highly effective against both infectious organisms and cancer.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
For Mr. Damasio, “consciousness is a biological process that allows organisms equipped with a nervous system to discover their own existence and the existence of a surrounding universe.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
And that really means everything, from trees and birds to single-celled organisms and viruses.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
