natural


Definition: Meaning of, natural in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈnatʃ(ə)r(ə)l /

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  1. nature existing in nature and not caused, made, or controlled by people [↪  artificial, man-made]
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  2. normal normal and as you would expect
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  3. behaviour a natural tendency or type of behaviour is part of your character when you are born, rather than one that you learn later
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  4. ability having a particular quality or skill without needing to be taught and without needing to try hard
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  5. relaxed behaving in a way that is normal and shows you are relaxed and not trying to pretend
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  6. parent/child [only before noun] someone's natural parent or child is their real parent or child, who is BIOLOGICAL ly related to them
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  7. parent/child [only before noun] old-fashioned if someone is the natural child of someone, their parents were not married to each other
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  8. real not connected with gods, magic, or SPIRIT s
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  9. natural justice/law justice that is based on human reason alone
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  10. food with nothing added to change the taste
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  11. music technical a musical note that is natural has been raised from a FLAT by one SEMITONE or lowered from a SHARP by one SEMITONE [↪  sharp, flat]
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  1. be a natural to be good at doing something without having to try hard or practise
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  2. technical a musical note that has been changed from a FLAT to be a SEMITONE higher, or from a SHARP to be a SEMITONE lower
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  3. technical the sign in written music that shows this kind of musical note
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natural used in phrases

  • Natural History Museum
    1. the Natural History Museum a MUSEUM in West London which contains objects and information about the history of plants, animals, and minerals, and is famous for its collection of DINOSAUR bones
    2. the Natural History Museum a similar museum in New York City
  • Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge (noun)
    1. formalized in 1660 and given a royal charter by Charles II in 1662 an honorary English society through which the British government has supported science
  • natural ability (noun)
    1. ability that is inherited
  • natural action (noun)
    1. rather than by the intent of human beings a process existing in or produced by nature
  • natural childbirth (noun)
    1. a method of giving birth to a baby in which a woman chooses not to be given drugs to reduce the pain
  • natural covering (noun)
    1. a natural object that covers or envelops
  • natural depression (noun)
    1. a sunken or depressed geological formation
  • natural elevation (noun)
    1. a raised or elevated geological formation
  • natural enclosure (noun)
    1. a naturally enclosed space
  • natural endowment (noun)
    1. a natural ability or quality
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