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nat⋅u⋅ral

  [nach-er-uhl, nach-ruhl]
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–adjective
1. existing in or formed by nature (opposed to artificial ): a natural bridge.
2. based on the state of things in nature; constituted by nature: Growth is a natural process.
3. of or pertaining to nature or the universe: natural beauty.
4. of, pertaining to, or occupied with the study of natural science: conducting natural experiments.
5. in a state of nature; uncultivated, as land.
6. growing spontaneously, without being planted or tended by human hand, as vegetation.
7. having undergone little or no processing and containing no chemical additives: natural food; natural ingredients. Compare organic (def. 11).
8. having a real or physical existence, as opposed to one that is spiritual, intellectual, fictitious, etc.
9. of, pertaining to, or proper to the nature or essential constitution: natural ability.
10. proper to the circumstances of the case: a natural result of his greed.
11. free from affectation or constraint: a natural manner.
12. arising easily or spontaneously: a natural courtesy to strangers.
13. consonant with the nature or character of.
14. in accordance with the nature of things: It was natural that he should hit back.
15. based upon the innate moral feeling of humankind: natural justice.
16. in conformity with the ordinary course of nature; not unusual or exceptional.
17. happening in the ordinary or usual course of things, without the intervention of accident, violence, etc.
18. related only by birth; of no legal relationship; illegitimate: a natural son.
19. related by blood rather than by adoption.
20. based on what is learned from nature rather than on revelation.
21. true to or closely imitating nature: a natural representation.
22. unenlightened or unregenerate: the natural man.
23. being such by nature; born such: a natural fool.
24. Music.
a. neither sharp nor flat.
b. changed in pitch by the sign ♮.
25. not treated, tanned, refined, etc.; in its original or raw state: natural wood; natural cowhide.
26. (of a horn or trumpet) having neither side holes nor valves.
27. not tinted or colored; undyed.
28. having a pale tannish or grayish-yellow color, as many woods and untreated animal skins.
29. Cards.
a. being a card other than a wild card or joker.
b. (of a set or sequence of cards) containing no wild cards.
30. having or showing feelings, as affection, gratitude, or kindness, considered part of basic human nature.
31. Afro (def. 1).
–noun
32. any person or thing that is or is likely or certain to be very suitable to and successful in an endeavor without much training or difficulty.
33. Music.
a. a white key on a piano, organ, or the like.
b. the sign ♮, placed before a note, canceling the effect of a previous sharp or flat.
c. a note affected by a ♮, or a tone thus represented.
34. an idiot.
35. Cards. blackjack (def. 2b).
36. Afro (def. 2).
37. (in craps) a winning combination of seven or eleven made on the first cast.
38. a natural substance or a product made with such a substance: an ointment containing mink oil and other naturals.
Origin:
1300–50; ME < L nātūrālis (see nature, -al 1 ); r. ME naturel < MF < L, as above

Related forms:
nat⋅u⋅ral⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
11. spontaneous, unaffected, genuine, unmannered.
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nat·u·ral   (nāch'ər-əl, nāch'rəl)   
adj.  

  1. Present in or produced by nature: a natural pearl.

  2. Of, relating to, or concerning nature: a natural environment.

  3. Conforming to the usual or ordinary course of nature: a natural death.

    1. Not acquired; inherent: Love of power is natural to some people.

    2. Having a particular character by nature: a natural leader.

    3. Biology Not produced or changed artificially; not conditioned: natural immunity; a natural reflex.

    4. Related by blood: the natural parents of the child.

    5. Born of unwed parents: a natural child.

    6. Not sharped or flatted.

    7. Having no sharps or flats.

  5. Characterized by spontaneity and freedom from artificiality, affectation, or inhibitions. See Synonyms at naive.

  6. Not altered, treated, or disguised: natural coloring; natural produce.

  7. Faithfully representing nature or life.

  8. Expected and accepted: "In Willie's mind marriage remained the natural and logical sequence to love" (Duff Cooper).

  9. Established by moral certainty or conviction: natural rights.

  10. Being in a state regarded as primitive, uncivilized, or unregenerate.

    1. Related by blood: the natural parents of the child.

    2. Born of unwed parents: a natural child.

    3. Not sharped or flatted.

    4. Having no sharps or flats.

  12. Mathematics Of or relating to positive integers, sometimes including zero.

  13. Music

    1. Not sharped or flatted.

    2. Having no sharps or flats.

n.  

    1. One having all the qualifications necessary for success: You are a natural for this job.

    2. One suited by nature for a certain purpose or function: She is a natural at mathematics.

    3. The sign () placed before a note to cancel a preceding sharp or flat.

    4. A note so affected.

  2. Music

    1. The sign () placed before a note to cancel a preceding sharp or flat.

    2. A note so affected.

  3. A yellowish gray to pale orange yellow.

  4. Games A combination in certain card and dice games that wins immediately.

  5. An Afro hairstyle.


[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin nātūrālis, from nātūra, nature; see nature.]
nat'u·ral·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Slang Dictionary
natural

  1. n.
    someone with obvious natural talent. : Can she ever dance! What a natural!
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Word Origin & History

natural 
c.1300, naturel, "of one's inborn character, of the world of nature (especially as opposed to man)," from O.Fr. naturel, from L. naturalis "by birth, according to nature," from natura "nature" (see nature). Meaning "easy, free from affectation" is attested from 1607. As a euphemism for "illegitimate, bastard" (of children), it is first recorded 1586, on notion of blood kinship (but not legal status). The noun sense of "person with a natural gift or talent" is first attested 1925, originally in prizefighting. Natural-born first attested 1583. Natural order "apparent order in nature" is from 1697. Natural childbirth first attested 1933. Natural life, usually in ref. to the duration of life, is from 1483. Natural history is from 1567 (see history).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: nat·u·ral
Function: adjective
1 : based on an inherent sense of right and wrong <natural justice> —see also NATURAL LAW, NATURAL RIGHT
2 a : existing as part of or determined by nature natural condition of the land> b : being in accordance with or arising from nature esp. as distinguished from operation of law —see also NATURAL PERSON —compare ARTIFICIAL c : arising from the usual course of events natural result of the accident>
3 a : begotten as distinguished from adopted b : being a relation by consanguinity as distinguished from adoption <natural parents>
4 : ILLEGITIMATE natural child> —nat·u·ral·ly adverb
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: nat·u·ral
Pronunciation: 'nach-(&-)r&l
Function: adjective
1 : having, constituting, or relating to aclassification based on features existing in nature
2 : of or relating to nature as an object of study and research
3 : relating to or being natural food
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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