Definition of natural
1 : based on an inherent sense of right and wrong natural justice
2a : being in accordance with or determined by nature natural impulsesb : having or constituting a classification based on features existing in nature
3a (1) : begotten as distinguished from adopted their natural son; also : legitimate (2) : being a relation by actual consanguinity as distinguished from adoption natural parentsb : illegitimate 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
8a : occurring in conformity with the ordinary course of nature : not marvelous or supernatural natural causes died a natural deathb : formulated by human reason alone rather than revelation natural religion natural rightsc : having a normal or usual character events followed their natural course
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Examples of natural in a Sentence
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.
Origin and Etymology of natural
Middle English, from Anglo-French naturel, from Latin naturalis of nature, from natura nature
First Known Use: 14th century
Synonym Discussion of natural
synonyms see in addition regular
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Definition of natural
1 : one born without the usual powers of reason and understanding
2a : a sign ♮ placed on any degree of the musical staff to nullify the effect of a preceding sharp or flatb : a note or tone affected by the natural sign
3 : a result or combination that immediately wins the stake in a game: such asa : a throw of 7 or 11 on the first cast in crapsb : blackjack 5b
4a : one having natural skills, talents, or abilitiesb : something that is likely to become an immediate successc : one that is obviously suitable for a specific purpose
5 : afro
Examples of natural in a Sentence
European explorers had a tendency to view the nonwhite peoples they encountered as uncivilized naturals.
Origin and Etymology of natural
see 1natural
First Known Use: 1533
NATURAL Defined for English Language Learners
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: existing in nature and not made or caused by people : coming from nature
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: not having any extra substances or chemicals added : not containing anything artificial
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: usual or expected
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Definition of natural for English Language Learners
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: someone who is good at doing something from the first time it is done : someone who has a natural ability to do something
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: someone or something that is suited for a particular job, purpose, etc.
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: a musical note that is neither sharp nor flat
NATURAL Defined for Kids
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1 : found in or produced by nature That's her natural hair color. a natural lake
2 : being or acting as expected : normal a natural reaction
3 : present or existing at birth : born in a person or animal natural instincts natural curiosity
4 : having qualities or skills without training or effort She's a natural jumper.
5 : occurring in the normal course of life He died of natural causes.
6 : being simple and sincere In spite of himself, M. C. warmed to Jones's easy and natural kindness … — Virginia Hamilton, M. C. Higgins
7 : lifelike The photo is very natural.
8 : not raised or lowered in musical pitch using a sharp or flat
Medical Dictionary
Law Dictionary
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Legal Definition of natural
1 : based on an inherent sense of right and wrong natural justice — see also natural law, natural right
2a : existing as part of or determined by nature the natural condition of the land b : being in accordance with or arising from nature especially as distinguished from operation of law — see also natural person — compare artificial c : arising from the usual course of events a natural result of the accident
3a : begotten as distinguished from adopted b : being a relation by consanguinity as distinguished from adoption natural parents
4 : illegitimate a natural child
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