organism, being
(noun) a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
organism
(noun) a system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body; “the social organism”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
organism (plural organisms)
(biology) A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.
(by extension) Any complex thing with properties normally associated with living things.
• See also organism
• moringas, roamings, sinogram
Source: Wiktionary
Or"gan*ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. organisme.]
1. Organic structure; organization. "The advantageous organism of the eye." Grew.
2. (Biol.)
Definition: An organized being; a living body, either vegetable or animal, compozed of different organs or parts with functions which are separate, but mutually dependent, and essential to the life of the individual.
Note: Some of the lower forms of life are so simple in structure as to be without organs, but are still called organisms, since they have different parts analogous in functions to the organs of higher plants and animals.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 May 2025
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
