What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
organically
Example
I prefer to eat organically grown fruits and vegetables. [organically: adverb]
Example
The garden was designed to grow organically, without the use of chemicals. [organically: adverb]
biologically
Example
The disease was caused by a biological agent. [biological: adjective]
Example
Biologically speaking, humans are classified as primates. [biologically: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Biologically is more commonly used than organically in scientific and medical contexts. Organically is more commonly used in the context of agriculture and food production.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between organically and biologically?
Biologically is generally considered more formal than organically, which has a more casual and colloquial tone.
