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What is another word for Organ? – 176 Organ Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    instrument tool device apparatus organ body part member limb structure system network framework machinery equipment appliance gadget mechanism contraption engine component element module section division department branch agency bureau facility institution entity organization association corporation company firm partnership ensemble orchestra band choir ensemble group team unit collective coalition alliance confederation union league society club guild fraternity sorority.

    Meaning of Organ

    The primary meaning of the word "organ" is a part of the body that has a specific function, such as the heart, lungs, or liver, or a musical instrument, typically played by pressing keys or pedals to produce sound.

    Definitions

    • A part of the body that has a specific function, such as the heart, lungs, or liver.
    • A musical instrument, typically played by pressing keys or pedals to produce sound.
    • A person who plays the organ.
    • A medium or instrument for expressing or communicating something, such as an organ of the press.
    • A division or department of an organization, such as a government organ.

    Etymology of Organ

    The word "organ" comes from the Old French "organe", which is derived from the Latin "organum", meaning "tool" or "instrument".
    The Latin "organum" is also related to the Greek "ὄργανον" (organon), meaning "tool" or "instrument".
    The word "organ" has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a part of the body, and since the 15th century to refer to a musical instrument.

    Example Uses

    • The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
    • She played a beautiful melody on the organ during the wedding ceremony.
    • The newspaper is an important organ of the press, providing news and information to the public.
    • The company has several organs, including the marketing department and the sales team.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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    Related Nouns

    body part member limb structure system network framework machinery equipment instrument tool device apparatus mechanism contraption engine component element module section division department branch agency bureau facility institution entity organization association corporation company.

    Related Verbs

    play perform operate function work act produce create compose improvise express communicate transmit convey channel facilitate enable activate engage employ utilize manipulate control regulate govern direct manage administer supervise.

    Related Adjectives

    musical bodily physical functional operational instrumental mechanical technical systematic structural organizational institutional corporate associative collective cooperative collaborative communicative expressive creative improvisational compositional performative operational functional efficient effective.