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   natural

   /ˈnatʃ(ə)rəl/

   adjective

   • 1. existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind: "carrots contain a natural antiseptic"
   • ▪ having had a minimum of processing or preservative treatment: "natural food" Similar unprocessedorganicpurewholesomeunrefinedpesticide-freechemical-freeadditive-freeunbleachedunmixedrealplainvirgincruderawOpposite artificialrefined
   • ▪ (of fabric) having a colour characteristic of the unbleached and undyed state; off-white.
   • 2. in accordance with the nature of, or circumstances surrounding, someone or something: "sharks have no natural enemies"
   • ▪ (of a person) having an innate skill or quality: "he was a natural entertainer" Similar bornnaturally gifteduntaught
   • ▪ (of a skill or quality) coming instinctively to a person; innate: "Laura's natural adaptability enabled her to settle quickly" Similar innateinborninherentnativenative-bornintrinsicinstinctiveinstinctualintuitivenatural-borningrainedbuilt-inguthereditaryinheritedinbredcongenitalrare:connateconnaturalOpposite acquired
   • ▪ (of a person or their behaviour) relaxed and unaffected; spontaneous: "he replied with just a little too much nonchalance to sound natural" Similar unaffectedspontaneousuninhibitedstraightforwardrelaxedunselfconsciousgenuineopenartlessguilelessingenuousunsophisticatedunpretentiouswithout airseasyunstudiedunforceduncontrivedunmanneredunstiltedunconstrainedOpposite affectedfalsestiltedstrainedawkwardself-conscious
   • ▪ entirely to be expected: "Ken was a natural choice for chairman" Similar reasonablelogicalunderstandableunsurprisingexpected(only) to be expectedpredictableinevitableOpposite unreasonable
   • ▪ (of law or justice) felt instinctively to be morally right and fair: "you might feel that holding the teacher responsible for the results contravenes natural justice"
   • 3. (of a parent or child) related by blood: "such adopted children always knew who their natural parents were"
   • ▪ (of a child) illegitimate: archaic "the Baron left a natural son by his mistress" Similar illegitimateborn out of wedlockinformal, dated:born on the wrong side of the blanketarchaic:bastardmisbegottenbasebornspuriousrare:adulterineOpposite legitimate
   • 4. (of a note) not sharp or flat: "the bassoon plays G natural instead of A flat"
   • ▪ (of a brass instrument) having no valves and able to play only the notes of the harmonic series above a fundamental note.
   • ▪ relating to the notes and intervals of the harmonic series.
   • 5. relating to earthly human or physical nature as distinct from the spiritual or supernatural realm.
   • 6. (of a bid) straightforwardly reflecting one's holding of cards: "his bid of one heart was natural and positive"

   noun

   • 1. a person having an innate talent for a particular task or activity: "she was a natural for television work"
   • ▪ a thing that is particularly suited for something: "perky musical accompaniment would seem a natural for this series"
   • 2. a sign (♮) denoting a natural note when a previous sign or the key signature would otherwise demand a sharp or a flat.
   • ▪ a natural note.
   • ▪ any of the longer, lower keys on a keyboard instrument that are normally white.
   • 3. an off-white colour: "colour for the summer is defined by the trend towards naturals"
   • 4. (in a gambling game) a combination or score that immediately wins.
   • ▪ a hand of two cards making 21 in the first deal in blackjack and similar games.
   • ▪ a first throw of 7 or 11 at craps.
   • 5. an insect or other small creature used as bait, rather than an artificial imitation.
   • 6. a person with an intellectual disability. archaic

   adverb

   • 1. naturally: informal, dialect "keep walking—just act natural"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘having a certain status by birth’): from Old French, from Latin naturalis, from natura ‘birth, nature, quality’ (see nature).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › naturalNatural Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : based on an inherent sense of right and wrong. natural justice. 2. a. : being in accordance with or determined by nature. natural impulses. b. : having or constituting a classification based on features existing in nature. 3. a. : connected by direct genetic relationship rather than by adoption or marriage : biological. their natural son.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNATURAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   NATURAL definition: 1. as found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people: 2. A natural ability or…. Learn more.

4. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › naturalnatural - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jul 12, 2024 · natural m (plural naturales) a native; a local; an indigenous person. ( bullfighting) the pass of the red flag with the left hand without the sword. nature ( genius, character, temperament, complexion, inclination of each) instinct or inclination of irrational animals.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › naturalNATURAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Natural definition: existing in or formed by nature (opposed to artificial). See examples of NATURAL used in a sentence.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › naturalNatural - definition of natural by The Free Dictionary

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   1. of, existing in, or produced by nature: natural science; natural cliffs. 2. in accordance with human nature: it is only natural to want to be liked. 3. as is normal or to be expected; ordinary or logical: the natural course of events. 4. not acquired; innate: a natural gift for sport.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › naturalNatural - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Natural describes something that comes from nature, rather than being man-made. Your healthy friend who only eats natural food will probably choose carrots instead of potato chips for a snack.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNATURAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Natural things exist or occur in nature and are not made or caused by people. It has called the typhoon the worst natural disaster in South Korea in many years. The gigantic natural harbour of Poole is a haven for boats.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNATURAL | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   NATURAL meaning: 1. Something that is natural exists or happens because of nature, not because it was made or done…. Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishnatural adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    [only before noun] existing in nature; not made or caused by humans. the natural world (= of trees, rivers, animals and birds) We should respect animals and the natural environment, which is their home. a country’s natural resources (= its coal, oil, forests, etc.) wildlife in its natural habitat.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordNATURAL - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    Definitions of 'natural'. 1. If you say that it is natural for someone to act in a particular way or for something to happen in that way, you mean that it is reasonable in the circumstances. [...] 2. Natural behaviour is shared by all people or all animals of a particular type and has not been learned. [...]