organism
Definitions
An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.
A complex structure of interdependent and subordinate elements whose relations and properties are largely determined by their function in the whole.
Examples
Every living organism requires water to survive and thrive in its environment.
The scientist examined the microscopic organism under the lens to determine its unique biological characteristics.
Synonyms
Antonyms
inanimate object nonliving thing inorganic matter lifeless entity