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

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

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   What does a natural world mean?

   • [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 ).

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   What is a natural person?

   • natural (for something) a person who is very good at something without having to learn how to do it, or who has all the right qualities for a particular job She took to flying like a natural. He's a natural for the role. Want to learn more? a normal musical note, not its sharp or flat form. The written symbol is (♮).

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   What does it mean when someone says You're a natural?

   • He’s very good at math: this means he excels in Math. Remember, use ‘at’ after ‘good’, so good at dancing, good at singing. He’s a born footballer: means he was born to play football. She’s a great dancer. She’s a natural: If someone says you’re a natural, it is a very positive expression. Being a natural means it comes naturally to you.

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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.

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   natural (for something) a person who is very good at something without having to learn how to do it, or who has all the right qualities for a particular job. She took to flying like a natural. He's a natural for the role.

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   of, existing in, or produced by nature: natural science, natural cliffs. in accordance with human nature. as is normal or to be expected; ordinary or logical: the natural course of events. not acquired; innate: a natural gift for sport. being so through innate qualities: a natural leader.

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   Definitions of 'natural' 1. If you say that it is natural for someone to act in a particular way or for something to happen in that way, you mean that it is reasonable in the circumstances. [...] 2. Natural behaviour is shared by all people or all animals of a particular type and has not been learned. [...] 3.

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   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).