organ
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From Greek organon (tool, instrument, bodily organ). Spans biology (organism, organic), structure (organize, organization), and music (organ — the instrument). The underlying idea is a functional part within a system. Disorganize means to undo that functional arrangement.
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disorganize
To disrupt order and reduce to chaos
organic
Derived from living organisms; grown without artificial chemicals
organically
In a natural or organic manner; as an integral part of a whole
organise
To arrange or coordinate into an orderly system; to plan an event
organiser
A person who plans events; a notebook or device for managing schedules
organism
A complete living thing, such as an animal or plant
organization
a group or body of people with a shared purpose
organize
to arrange or coordinate in an orderly way
organized-crime
Large-scale criminal activities carried out by organized groups; 有组织犯罪,集团犯罪
organizer
A person who plans events; a notebook or device for managing schedules