natural'istically
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naturalistic (ˌnætʃrəˈlɪstɪk, -tʃərə-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of, imitating, or reproducing nature in effect or characteristics |
| 2. | of or characteristic of naturalism, esp in art or literature |
| 3. | of or relating to naturalists |
| 4. | See Hume's law (of an ethical theory) permitting the inference of ethical judgments from statements of nonethical fact |
| natural'istically | |
| —adv | |
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