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organ
The word evokes a sense of structural necessity and specialized function. In a biological sense, it suggests a component that cannot be removed without compromising the entire system, creating a feeling of interdependence and fragility.
When applied to music or politics, the term shifts toward grandeur and authority. A pipe organ fills a space with overwhelming sound, while an official organ carries the weight of an institution's formal decree, moving the word from the intimate interior of the body to the public sphere of power and ceremony.
Countable when referring to a biological part like a kidney or a musical instrument. Uncountable when referring to the general concept of organic structure in biological systems.
Meanings
A large keyboard instrument with pipes that produce sound by air.
The cathedral has a magnificent pipe organ.
A publication or periodical that serves as the official voice of an organization.
The party's official organ published the manifesto.
Examples
The liver is a vital organ in the human body.
The church installed a massive pipe organ in the sanctuary.
The newsletter serves as the official organ of the political party.