natural
noun
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A native inhabitant of a place, country etc.
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A note that is not or is no longer to be modified by an accidental.
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The symbol ♮ used to indicate such a natural note.
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One with an innate talent at or for something.
“He's a natural on the saxophone.”
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An almost white colour, with tints of grey, yellow or brown; originally that of natural fabric.
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One with a simple mind; a fool or idiot.
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One's natural life.
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A hairstyle for people with afro-textured hair in which the hair is not straightened or otherwise treated.
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Closed under submodules, direct sums, and injective hulls.
adjective
- 1
That exists and evolved within the confines of an ecosystem.
“The species will be under threat if its natural habitat is destroyed.”
- 2
Of or relating to nature.
“In the natural world the fit tend to live on while the weak perish.”
- 3
Without artificial additives.
“Natural food is healthier than processed food.”
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As expected; reasonable.
“His prison sentence was the natural consequence of a life of crime.”
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Neither sharp nor flat. Denoted ♮.
“There's a wrong note here: it should be C natural instead of C sharp.”
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Produced by natural organs, such as those of the human throat, in distinction from instrumental music.
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Applied to an air or modulation of harmony which moves by easy and smooth transitions, digressing but little from the original key.
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Having 1 as the base of the system, of a function or number.
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Without, or prior to, modification or adjustment.
“So-called second-generation silicone breast implants looked and felt more like the natural breast.”
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Having the character or sentiments properly belonging to one's position; not unnatural in feelings.
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Connected by the ties of consanguinity.
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Related genetically but not legally to one's father; born out of wedlock, illegitimate.
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(of sexual intercourse) Without a condom.
“We made natural love.”
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Bidding in an intuitive way that reflects one's actual hand.
Synonyms
adverb
- 1
Naturally; in a natural manner.
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