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naturalistic

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nat⋅u⋅ral⋅is⋅tic

  [nach-er-uh-lis-tik, nach-ruh-]
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–adjective
1. imitating nature or the usual natural surroundings.
2. pertaining to naturalists or natural history.
3. pertaining to naturalism, esp. in literature and art.
Origin:
1830–40; natural + -istic

Related forms:
nat⋅u⋅ral⋅is⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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nat·u·ral·is·tic   (nāch'ər-ə-lĭs'tĭk, nāch'rə-)   
adj.  

  1. Imitating or producing the effect or appearance of nature.

  2. Of or in accordance with the doctrines of naturalism.

nat'u·ral·is'ti·cal·ly adv.
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