What is the definition of a living thing?

Living thing

Definition

noun

Any organism or a living form that possesses or shows the characteristics of life or being alive

Supplement

Living things are those that display the following characteristics

• an organized structure, being made up of a cell or cells
• requires energy to survive or sustain existence
• ability to reproduce
• ability to grow
• ability to metabolize
• ability to respond to stimuli
• ability to adapt to the environment
• ability to move
• ability to respire

Examples of living things include the bacteria, protozoa, plants, fungi, animals, humans

Reference: http://www.biology-online.org/