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1. n. Alt. of Organum
2. n. a system of principles for philosophic or scientific investigations; an instrument for acquiring knowledge
3. An organ or instrument; hence, a method by which philosophical or scientific investigation may be conducted; -- a term adopted from the Aristotelian writers by Lord Bacon, as the title ("Novum Organon") of part of his treatise on philosophical method. Sir. W. Hamilton.
4. n. a system of principles for philosophic or scientific investigations; an instrument for acquiring knowledge