natural
adjective
[ ˈnatʃ(ə)r(ə)l ]
• existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind.
• "carrots contain a natural antiseptic"
• in accordance with the nature of, or circumstances surrounding, someone or something.
• "sharks have no natural enemies"
• (of a parent or child) related by blood.
• "such adopted children always knew who their natural parents were"
• (of a note) not sharp or flat.
• "the bassoon plays G natural instead of A flat"
• relating to earthly human or physical nature as distinct from the spiritual or supernatural realm.
• (of a bid) straightforwardly reflecting one's holding of cards.
• "his bid of one heart was natural and positive"
natural
noun
• a person having an innate talent for a particular task or activity.
• "she was a natural for television work"
• a sign (♮) denoting a natural note when a previous sign or the key signature would otherwise demand a sharp or a flat.
• an off-white colour.
• "colour for the summer is defined by the trend towards naturals"
• (in a gambling game) a combination or score that immediately wins.
• an insect or other small creature used as bait, rather than an artificial imitation.
• a person born with a learning disability.
natural
adverb
• naturally.
• "keep walking—just act natural"
Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘having a certain status by birth’): from Old French, from Latin naturalis, from natura ‘birth, nature, quality’ (see nature).
