nat·u·ral
/ˈnaCHər(ə)l,ˈnaCHr(ə)l/
adjective
- existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind."carrots contain a natural antiseptic that fights bacteria"
- of or in agreement with the character or makeup of, or circumstances surrounding, someone or something."sharks have no natural enemies"
- (of a parent or child) related by blood."such adopted children always knew who their natural parents were"
- (of a note) not sharped or flatted."the bassoon plays G-natural instead of A-flat"
- relating to earthly or unredeemed human or physical nature as distinct from the spiritual or supernatural realm.
- (of a bid) straightforwardly reflecting one's holding of cards."his bid of one heart was natural and positive"
noun
- a person regarded as having an innate gift or talent for a particular task or activity."she was a natural for the sort of television work required of her"
- a sign (♮) denoting a natural note when a previous sign or the key signature would otherwise demand a sharp or a flat.
- a creamy beige color."color for the summer is defined by the trend towards naturals"
- (in a gambling game) a combination or score that immediately wins.
- an insect or other small creature used as bait, rather than an artificial imitation.
- a person with an intellectual disability.
adverb
naturally.
"keep walking—just act natural"
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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.
of or relating to nature or the universe: The natural beauty of this forest is remarkable. of, relating to, or occupied with the study of natural science:
Natural describes something that comes from nature, rather than being man-made. Your healthy friend who only eats natural food will probably choose carrots ...
natural adjective (NOT ARTIFICIAL) ... from nature; not artificial or involving anything made or caused by people: Cotton is a natural fiber. He died of natural ...
natural in British English · 1. of, existing in, or produced by nature · 2. in accordance with human nature · 3. as is normal or to be expected; ordinary or ...
Existing or present by nature; inherent in the very constitution of a person or thing; innate; not acquired or assumed.
The term natural refers to any element of the physical universe — whether made by humans or not. This includes matter, the forces that act on matter, energy.
NATURAL meaning: 1 : existing in nature and not made or caused by people coming from nature; 2 : not having any extra substances or chemicals added not ...
Aug 28, 2024 · Something that is natural exists or happens because of nature, not because it was made or done by people.
Aug 30, 2024 · adverb ; 1 · by nature : by natural character or ability. naturally timid ; 2 · according to the usual course of things : as might be expected. we ...