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natural

1 of 2

adjective

nat·​u·​ral ˈna-ch(ə-)rəl How to pronounce natural (audio)
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(1)
: begotten as distinguished from adopted
their natural son
also : legitimate
(2)
: being a relation by actual consanguinity as distinguished from adoption
natural parents
b
: born to parents not married to each other
a natural child
4
: having an essential relation with someone or something : following from the nature of the one in question
his guilt is a natural deduction from the evidence
5
: implanted or being as if implanted by nature : seemingly inborn
a natural talent for art
6
: of or relating to nature as an object of study and research
natural observations
7
: having a specified character by nature
a natural athlete
a natural leader
8
a
: occurring in conformity with the ordinary course of nature : not marvelous or supernatural
natural causes
died a natural death
b
: formulated by human reason alone rather than revelation
natural religion
natural rights
c
: having a normal or usual character
events followed their natural course
9
: possessing or exhibiting the higher qualities (such as kindliness and affection) of human nature
a noble … brother … ever most kind and natural William Shakespeare
10
a
: growing without human care
also : not cultivated
natural prairie unbroken by the plow
b
: existing in or produced by nature : not artificial
natural turf
natural curiosities
c
: relating to or being natural food
11
a
: being in a state of nature without spiritual enlightenment : unregenerate
natural man
b
: living in or as if in a state of nature untouched by the influences of civilization and society
12
a
: having a physical or real existence as contrasted with one that is spiritual, intellectual, or fictitious
a corporation is a legal but not a natural person
b
: of, relating to, or operating in the physical as opposed to the spiritual world
natural laws describe phenomena of the physical universe
13
a
: closely resembling an original : true to nature
b
: marked by easy simplicity and freedom from artificiality, affectation, or constraint
Successful people are genuine and natural rather than synthetic and imitative. Gilbert Seldes
c
: having a form or appearance found in nature
natural hair
14
a
: having neither flats nor sharps
the natural scale of C major
b
: being neither sharp nor flat
natural musical notes
c
: having the pitch modified by the natural sign
15
: of an off-white or beige color
naturalness
ˈna-ch(ə-)rəl-nəs How to pronounce natural (audio)
noun

natural

2 of 2

noun

1
: one born without the usual powers of reason and understanding
2
a
: a sign ♮ placed on any degree of the musical staff to nullify the effect of a preceding sharp or flat
b
: a note or tone affected by the natural sign
3
: a result or combination that immediately wins the stake in a game: such as
a
: a throw of 7 or 11 on the first cast in craps
b
: blackjack sense 1b
4
a
: one having natural skills, talents, or abilities
b
: something that is likely to become an immediate success
c
: one that is obviously suitable for a specific purpose
5
: afro

Synonyms

Adjective

Noun

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natural, ingenuous, naive, unsophisticated, artless mean free from pretension or calculation.

natural implies lacking artificiality and self-consciousness and having a spontaneousness suggesting the natural rather than the man-made world.

her unaffected, natural manner

ingenuous implies inability to disguise or conceal one's feelings or intentions.

the ingenuous enthusiasm of children

naive suggests lack of worldly wisdom often connoting credulousness and unchecked innocence.

politically naive

unsophisticated implies a lack of experience and training necessary for social ease and adroitness.

unsophisticated adolescents

artless suggests a naturalness resulting from unawareness of the effect one is producing on others.

artless charm

synonyms see in addition regular

Example Sentences

Adjective furniture made of natural materials The river forms a natural boundary between the two countries. natural foods like whole grain bread and fresh vegetables Gray hair is one of the natural consequences of getting older. a natural increase in the population the natural course of the disease It's perfectly natural to feel nervous before a test. Noun European explorers had a tendency to view the nonwhite peoples they encountered as uncivilized naturals. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
His precise renderings of natural and man-made stuff, on display at the Arts Club of Washington, wrench the objects from their usual surroundings and arrange them symmetrically to highlight the artist’s compositional artifice. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Designed with curly and natural hair in mind, this Cantu oil is deeply nourishing and repairing. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022 Essex County’s annual showcase of cultural, natural, and historic sites in Salem — is back, running its 21st season until Sept. 25. Katie Mogg, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 Modern wastewater treatment and reclamation rely on a mix of natural and mechanical processes. Holly Mullen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Kreidler's defensive success is a product of his pre-pitch routine and natural instincts. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2022 Having a hand in creating an image that’s authentic to him, his family and his friends — referencing time and place in a way that’s natural and real and not just for trend or clout. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Bags of the earthy muck are labeled organic or natural. Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 Her glam is equally timeless: The actress's hair is in a sophisticated wavy 'do held together by a large black bow to match her dress, and her makeup is bronzy and natural. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Sep. 2022
Noun
In more intimate settings, Oz can seem like a political natural. The New Yorker, 15 May 2022 Mozart sets these words to an ascending major sixth, starting from the dominant, D natural. Matthew Aucoin, The Atlantic, 23 Nov. 2021 The intrigues played and secrets kept in Dune make this kind of game a natural for a licensed game and Dune: Betrayal fits the genre nicely. Rob Wieland, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2021 First, there’s the impeccable hot dog ($3.62), which features a snappy natural-casing Vienna Beef sausage topped with just mustard, relish, onions and sport peppers. Ariel Cheung, chicagotribune.com, 4 Aug. 2021 But with vaccination levels lagging in Black and Brown communities, the program seemed a natural to persuade those who have been hardest hit by the pandemic but are often reluctant to get shots. Anchorage Daily News, 31 May 2021 But with vaccination levels lagging in Black and Brown communities, the program seemed a natural to persuade those who have been hardest hit by the pandemic but are often reluctant to get shots. Anchorage Daily News, 31 May 2021 But with vaccination levels lagging in Black and Brown communities, the program seemed a natural to persuade those who have been hardest hit by the pandemic but are often reluctant to get shots. Anchorage Daily News, 31 May 2021 But with vaccination levels lagging in Black and Brown communities, the program seemed a natural to persuade those who have been hardest hit by the pandemic but are often reluctant to get shots. Anchorage Daily News, 31 May 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective and Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French naturel, from Latin naturalis of nature, from natura nature

First Known Use

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Noun

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of natural was in the 13th century

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