natural

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈnætʃəɹəl/
/-ɚəl/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

A native inhabitant of a place, country etc.

2 Definition

A note that is not or is no longer to be modified by an accidental.

3 Definition

The symbol ♮ used to indicate such a natural note.

4 Definition

One with an innate talent at or for something.

Example Sentences
  • He's a natural on the saxophone.
5 Definition

An almost white colour, with tints of grey, yellow or brown; originally that of natural fabric.

6 Definition

One with a simple mind; a fool or idiot.

7 Definition

One's natural life.

8 Definition

A hairstyle for people with afro-textured hair in which the hair is not straightened or otherwise treated.

9 Definition

Closed under submodules, direct sums, and injective hulls.

Adjective
14 definition(s)
1 Definition

That exists and evolved within the confines of an ecosystem.

Example Sentences
  • The species will be under threat if its natural habitat is destroyed.
2 Definition

Of or relating to nature.

Example Sentences
  • In the natural world the fit tend to live on while the weak perish.
3 Definition

Without artificial additives.

Example Sentences
  • Natural food is healthier than processed food.
4 Definition

As expected; reasonable.

Example Sentences
  • His prison sentence was the natural consequence of a life of crime.
5 Definition

Neither sharp nor flat. Denoted ♮.

Example Sentences
  • There's a wrong note here: it should be C natural instead of C sharp.
6 Definition

Produced by natural organs, such as those of the human throat, in distinction from instrumental music.

7 Definition

Applied to an air or modulation of harmony which moves by easy and smooth transitions, digressing but little from the original key.

8 Definition

Having 1 as the base of the system, of a function or number.

9 Definition

Without, or prior to, modification or adjustment.

Example Sentences
  • So-called second-generation silicone breast implants looked and felt more like the natural breast.
10 Definition

Having the character or sentiments properly belonging to one's position; not unnatural in feelings.

11 Definition

Connected by the ties of consanguinity.

12 Definition

Related genetically but not legally to one's father; born out of wedlock, illegitimate.

13 Definition

(of sexual intercourse) Without a condom.

Example Sentences
  • We made natural love.
14 Definition

Bidding in an intuitive way that reflects one's actual hand.

Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Naturally; in a natural manner.