natural
natural Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Existing in or derived from nature; not made, caused, or processed by humankind.
"The region is famous for its breathtaking natural landscapes and untouched forests."
Inborn or innate; having a quality or talent from birth rather than acquiring it through practice.
"She has a natural aptitude for learning foreign languages quickly."
In accordance with the ordinary course of events; normal, logical, or to be expected.
"It is completely natural to feel nervous before giving a major public speech."
Relaxed, spontaneous, and unaffected in manner; free from pretension or artificiality.
"His warm, natural smile immediately put the interview panel at ease."
In music, relating to a note or pitch that is neither sharpened nor flattened.
"The conductor reminded the violins to play an F natural in the third measure."
• noun
A person regarded as having an innate talent or gift for a particular activity or role.
"Although it was her first time on skis, she glided down the slope like a natural."
In music, a sign (♮) cancelling a preceding sharp or flat, or a note that is neither sharp nor flat.
"The composer marked a natural next to the B to restore its original pitch."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French 'naturel', from Latin 'naturalis' (by birth, according to nature), derived from 'natura' (birth, character, course of things) and ultimately from the verb 'nasci' (to be born).