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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. 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.

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   The meaning of NATURAL is based on an inherent sense of right and wrong.

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

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   Natural behaviour is shared by all people or all animals of a particular type and has not been learned. ...the insect's natural instinct to feed. Anger is the natural reaction we experience when we feel threatened or frustrated.

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

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   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; The natural beauty of flowers inspired Monet's experiments in colour. All the materials used are natural.

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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.

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   Define natural. natural synonyms, natural pronunciation, natural translation, English dictionary definition of natural. ) adj. 1. Present in or produced by nature: a natural pearl. 2. Of, relating to, or concerning nature: a natural environment. 3. Conforming to the usual or...

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › naturalNatural Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   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 containing anything artificial The Britannica Dictionary mobile search

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

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   All you need to know about "NATURAL" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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    as natural as breathing and variants: designating activities or circumstances which seem entirely natural or instinctive; second nature. 1842 A spirit foreordained to cope with wrong, Whose divine thoughts are natural as breath.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of natural – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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