1. of, relating to, or characteristic of an organism or living being
Usage: biological; scientific
2. relating to or emphasizing the whole organism rather than its individual parts
Usage: psychology; holistic approach

Examples

• The researcher took an organismic approach to studying behavior.
• Organismic psychology focuses on the whole person rather than isolated traits.
• The organismic response to stress involves multiple body systems.
• Scientists examined the organismic changes during development.
• An organismic view considers how all parts work together.
• The study used organismic methods to understand plant growth.