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.
