natural
[ nach-er-uhl, nach-ruhl ]
/ ˈnætʃ ər əl, ˈnætʃ rəl /
adjective
existing in or formed by nature (opposed to artificial): a natural bridge.
based on the state of things in nature; constituted by nature: Growth is a natural process.
of or relating to nature or the universe: natural beauty.
of, relating to, or occupied with the study of natural science: conducting natural experiments.
in a state of nature; uncultivated, as land.
growing spontaneously, without being planted or tended by human hand, as vegetation.
having undergone little or no processing and containing no chemical additives: natural food; natural ingredients.
Compare organic(def 11).
having a real or physical existence, as opposed to one that is spiritual, intellectual, fictitious, etc.
of, relating to, or proper to the nature or essential constitution: natural ability.
proper to the circumstances of the case: a natural result of his greed.
free from affectation or constraint: a natural manner.
arising easily or spontaneously: a natural courtesy to strangers.
consonant with the nature or character of.
in accordance with the nature of things: It was natural that he should hit back.
based upon the innate moral feeling of humankind: natural justice.
in conformity with the ordinary course of nature; not unusual or exceptional.
happening in the ordinary or usual course of things, without the intervention of accident, violence, etc.
related only by birth; of no legal relationship; illegitimate: a natural son.
related by blood rather than by adoption.
based on what is learned from nature rather than on revelation.
true to or closely imitating nature: a natural representation.
unenlightened or unregenerate: the natural man.
being such by nature; born such: a natural fool.
Music.
- neither sharp nor flat.
- changed in pitch by the sign ♮.
not treated, tanned, refined, etc.; in its original or raw state: natural wood; natural cowhide.
(of a horn or trumpet) having neither side holes nor valves.
not tinted or colored; undyed.
having a pale tannish or grayish-yellow color, as many woods and untreated animal skins.
Cards.
- being a card other than a wild card or joker.
- (of a set or sequence of cards) containing no wild cards.
having or showing feelings, as affection, gratitude, or kindness, considered part of basic human nature.
noun
any person or thing that is or is likely or certain to be very suitable to and successful in an endeavor without much training or difficulty.
Music.
- a white key on a piano, organ, or the like.
- the sign ♮, placed before a note, canceling the effect of a previous sharp or flat.
- a note affected by a ♮, or a tone thus represented.
an idiot.
Cards.
blackjack(def 2b).
(in craps) a winning combination of seven or eleven made on the first cast.
a natural substance or a product made with such a substance: an ointment containing mink oil and other naturals.
Origin of natural
SYNONYMS FOR natural
OTHER WORDS FROM natural
nat·u·ral·ness, noun
an·ti·nat·u·ral, adjective
an·ti·nat·u·ral·ly, adverb
an·ti·nat·u·ral·ness, noun
hy·per·nat·u·ral, adjective
hy·per·nat·u·ral·ly, adverb
hy·per·nat·u·ral·ness, noun
non·nat·u·ral, adjective
non·nat·u·ral·ly, adverb
non·nat·u·ral·ness, noun
pre·nat·u·ral, adjective
qua·si-nat·u·ral, adjective
qua·si-nat·u·ral·ly, adverb
sub·nat·u·ral, adjective
sub·nat·u·ral·ly, adverb
sub·nat·u·ral·ness, noun
trans·nat·ur·al, adjective
trans·nat·ur·al·ly, adverb
Words nearby natural
Words related to natural
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usual,
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common,
real,
simple,
genuine,
easy,
raw,
pure,
commonplace,
constant,
probable,
familiar,
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Example sentences from the Web for natural
Total oil production figures include crude oil, natural gas liquids, and other liquid energy products.
He declared that Western women are sexually promiscuous in a manner not even found in the natural world.
50 Shades of Iran: The Mullahs’ Kinky Fantasies about Sex in the West |IranWire, Shima Sharabi |January 1, 2015 |DAILY BEASTIn addition to visiting the tomb of John Paul, who died of natural causes in 2005, Agca asked to see his successor, Pope Francis.
Pope-Shooter Ali Agca’s Very Weird Vatican Visit |Barbie Latza Nadeau |December 29, 2014 |DAILY BEASTLocal life in these places is not defined by their sports team or by their natural beauty—by things only available locally.
Marx forecast that the profit motive would lead to overworking and exhausting the fertility of our soil and other natural systems.
Breathing through a tube, if continued for a long time, interferes with the natural growth of the air-passage above it.
All these are natural expressions of innocent gaiety and youthful elasticity of spirits, whereof this world sees far too little.
Glances at Europe |Horace GreeleyIt is from the sun of the natural world, and its heat and light.
The Delights of Wisdom Pertaining to Conjugial Love |Emanuel SwedenborgIt is only natural that most of Browning's finest landscapes are Italian.
An Introduction to the Study of Browning |Arthur SymonsThis occurs, though not frequently, (a) at the natural division of the metre.
The Student's Companion to Latin Authors |George Middleton
British Dictionary definitions for natural
natural
/ (ˈnætʃrəl, -tʃərəl) /
adjective
of, existing in, or produced by nature
natural science; natural cliffs
in accordance with human nature
it is only natural to want to be liked
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
not supernatural or strange
natural phenomena
not constrained or affected; genuine or spontaneous
not artificially dyed or coloured
a natural blonde
following or resembling nature or life; lifelike
she looked more natural without her make-up
not affected by man or civilization; uncultivated; wild
in the natural state this animal is not ferocious
being or made from organic material; not synthetic
a natural fibre like cotton
illegitimate; born out of wedlock
not adopted but rather related by blood
her natural parents
music
- not sharp or flat
- (postpositive) denoting a note that is neither sharp nor flatB natural
- (of a key or scale) containing no sharps or flatsCompare flat 1 (def. 23), sharp (def. 12)
music
of or relating to a trumpet, horn, etc, without valves or keys, on which only notes of the harmonic series of the keynote can be obtained
determined by inborn conviction
natural justice; natural rights
cards
- (of a card) not a joker or wild card
- (of a canasta or sequence) containing no wild cards
- (of a bid in bridge) describing genuine values; not conventional
based on the principles and findings of human reason and what is to be learned of God from nature rather than on revelation
natural religion
noun
informal
a person or thing regarded as certain to qualify for success, selection, etc
the horse was a natural for first place
music
- Also called (US): cancel an accidental cancelling a previous sharp or flatUsual symbol: ♮
- a note affected by this accidentalCompare flat 1 (def. 35), sharp (def. 19)
pontoon
the combination of an ace with a ten or court card when dealt to a player as his or her first two cards
obsolete
an imbecile; idiot
Derived forms of natural
naturalness, nounIdioms and Phrases with natural
natural
see under big as life.