organise
UK[ˈɔːɡənaɪz]US[ˈɔːrɡənaɪz]
v
To arrange or plan an event or activity.
v
To put things into a systematic order.
Morpheme Breakdown
organ
ise
organ
instrument, system
ise
verb-forming suffix
Etymology
The word 'organise' originates from the Greek organon, meaning a tool or instrument, which itself derives from the Proto-Indo-European root werg- (to do, to work). This root evolved into the concept of a part of a system designed for a specific function, such as a bodily organ or a musical instrument. In Medieval Latin, the term organizare emerged, meaning "to furnish with organs, to arrange into a living system," metaphorically extending the idea of a coordinated body. The verb-forming suffix '-ise' was then attached, transforming the noun into an action meaning "to form into a systematic whole," perfectly capturing the modern sense of arranging elements into a functional order.
Analysis
Structure: organ (instrument, system) + ise (verb-forming suffix)
- organ: From Greek organon (tool, instrument, bodily organ). In this word, it functions as the core root meaning "system" or "instrumental part".
- ise: A verb-forming suffix of Greek origin via Latin and French, indicating "to make, to act, to become".
Examples
We need to organise a team meeting for next week.
She helped organise the books on the shelf by genre.
A good manager must be able to organise people and resources effectively.