[in.or.gan.ic] adj (1794) 1 a (1): being or composed of matter other than plant or animal: mineral (2): forming or belonging to the inanimate world b: of, relating to, or dealt with by a branch of chemistry concerned with substances not usu. classed as organic
2: not arising from natural growth: artificial; also: lacking structure, character, or vitality "dull ~ things, without individuality or prestige --John Buchan" -- in.or.gan.i.cal.ly adv