Definition of inorganic
1a(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 usually classed as organic
2
: not arising from natural growth : artificial
also
: lacking structure, character, or vitality
dull inorganic things, without individuality or prestige — John Buchan
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The first known use of inorganic was in 1729
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