natural

/ˈnætʃəɹəl//-ɚəl/

noun

  1. 1

    A native inhabitant of a place, country etc.

  2. 2

    A note that is not or is no longer to be modified by an accidental.

  3. 3

    The symbol ♮ used to indicate such a natural note.

  4. 4

    One with an innate talent at or for something.

    He's a natural on the saxophone.
  5. 5

    An almost white colour, with tints of grey, yellow or brown; originally that of natural fabric.

  6. 6

    One with a simple mind; a fool or idiot.

  7. 7

    One's natural life.

  8. 8

    A hairstyle for people with afro-textured hair in which the hair is not straightened or otherwise treated.

  9. 9

    Closed under submodules, direct sums, and injective hulls.

adjective

  1. 1

    That exists and evolved within the confines of an ecosystem.

    The species will be under threat if its natural habitat is destroyed.
  2. 2

    Of or relating to nature.

    In the natural world the fit tend to live on while the weak perish.
  3. 3

    Without artificial additives.

    Natural food is healthier than processed food.
  4. 4

    As expected; reasonable.

    His prison sentence was the natural consequence of a life of crime.
  5. 5

    Neither sharp nor flat. Denoted ♮.

    There's a wrong note here: it should be C natural instead of C sharp.
  6. 6

    Produced by natural organs, such as those of the human throat, in distinction from instrumental music.

  7. 7

    Applied to an air or modulation of harmony which moves by easy and smooth transitions, digressing but little from the original key.

  8. 8

    Having 1 as the base of the system, of a function or number.

  9. 9

    Without, or prior to, modification or adjustment.

    So-called second-generation silicone breast implants looked and felt more like the natural breast.
  10. 10

    Having the character or sentiments properly belonging to one's position; not unnatural in feelings.

  11. 11

    Connected by the ties of consanguinity.

  12. 12

    Related genetically but not legally to one's father; born out of wedlock, illegitimate.

  13. 13

    (of sexual intercourse) Without a condom.

    We made natural love.
  14. 14

    Bidding in an intuitive way that reflects one's actual hand.

adverb

  1. 1

    Naturally; in a natural manner.

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