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   nat·u·ral

   /ˈnaCHər(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind: "carrots contain a natural antiseptic that fights bacteria"
   • ▪ (of fabric) having a color characteristic of the unbleached and undyed state; off-white.
   • 2. of or in agreement with the character or makeup of, or circumstances surrounding, someone or something: "sharks have no natural enemies"
   • ▪ (of a person) born with a particular skill, quality, or ability: "he was a natural entertainer" Similar bornnaturally gifteduntaught
   • ▪ (of a skill, quality, or ability) coming instinctively to a person; innate: "writing appears to demand muscular movements that are not natural to children" Similar innateinborninherentnativenative-bornintrinsicinstinctiveinstinctualintuitivenatural-borningrainedbuilt-inguthereditaryinheritedinbredcongenitalrare:connateconnaturalOpposite acquired
   • ▪ (of a person or their behavior) relaxed and unaffected; spontaneous: "he replied with too much nonchalance to sound natural" Similar unaffectedspontaneousuninhibitedstraightforwardrelaxedunselfconsciousgenuineopenartlessguilelessingenuousunsophisticatedunpretentiouswithout airseasyunstudiedunforceduncontrivedunmanneredunstiltedunconstrainedOpposite affectedfalsestiltedstrainedawkwardself-conscious
   • ▪ occurring as a matter of course and without debate; inevitable: "Ken was a natural choice for coach" Similar reasonablelogicalunderstandableunsurprisingexpected(only) to be expectedpredictableinevitableOpposite unreasonable
   • ▪ (of law or justice) based on innate moral sense; instinctively felt to be 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"
   • ▪ 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 sharped or flatted: "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 or unredeemed 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 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 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 keys on a keyboard instrument that are normally white.
   • 3. a creamy beige color: "color 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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   natural: [adjective] based on an inherent sense of right and wrong.

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.

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

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

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   22 meanings: 1. of, existing in, or produced by nature 2. in accordance with human nature 3. as is normal or to be expected;.... Click for more definitions.

7. 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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   Define natural. natural synonyms, natural pronunciation, natural translation, English dictionary definition of natural. ) adj. 1. Present in or produced by nature: a natural pearl.

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   Definition of natural noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. ... Definitions on the go. Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.

10. 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.

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    in nature; 1 [only before noun] existing in nature; not made or caused by humans natural disasters the natural world (= of trees, rivers, animals, and birds) a country's natural resources (= its coal, oil, forests, etc.) wildlife in its natural habitat My hair soon grew back to its natural color (= after being dyed). The clothes are available in warm natural colors. compare supernatural