Transcription
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- [nach-er-uh l, nach-ruh l]
- /ˈnætʃ ər əl, ˈnætʃ rəl/
- /ˈnætʃrəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [nach-er-uh l, nach-ruh l]
- /ˈnætʃ ər əl, ˈnætʃ rəl/
Definitions of natural word
- adjective natural existing in or formed by nature (opposed to artificial): a natural bridge. 1
- adjective natural based on the state of things in nature; constituted by nature: Growth is a natural process. 1
- adjective natural of or relating to nature or the universe: natural beauty. 1
- adjective natural of, relating to, or occupied with the study of natural science: conducting natural experiments. 1
- adjective natural in a state of nature; uncultivated, as land. 1
- adjective natural growing spontaneously, without being planted or tended by human hand, as vegetation. 1
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Origin of natural
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Latin nātūrālis (see nature, -al1); replacing Middle English naturel < Middle French < Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Natural
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
natural popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
natural usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for natural
adj natural
- innate — existing in one from birth; inborn; native: innate musical talent.
- logical — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
- legitimate — according to law; lawful: the property's legitimate owner.
- reasonable — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
- instinctive — of, relating to, or of the nature of instinct.
adjective natural
- normal — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
- accepted — Accepted ideas are agreed by most people to be correct or reasonable.
- expected — Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.
- likely — probably or apparently destined (usually followed by an infinitive): something not likely to happen.
- everyday — Happening or used every day; daily.
noun natural
- olive — a female given name.
- superstar — a person, as a performer or athlete, who enjoys wide recognition, is esteemed for exceptional talent, and is eagerly sought after for his or her services.
- prodigy — a person, especially a child or young person, having extraordinary talent or ability: a musical prodigy.
- sand — George [jawrj;; French zhawrzh] /dʒɔrdʒ;; French ʒɔrʒ/ (Show IPA), (Lucile Aurore Dupin Dudevant) 1804–76, French novelist.
- virtuoso — a person who has special knowledge or skill in a field.
adverb natural
- alfresco — An alfresco activity, especially a meal, is one that takes place in the open air.
- outdoor — Also, outdoors. characteristic of, located, occurring, or belonging outdoors: an outdoor barbecue; outdoor sports.
- hilltop — the top or summit of a hill.
- out-of-doors — Also, out-of-door. outdoor.
Antonyms for natural
adj natural
- abnormal — Someone or something that is abnormal is unusual, especially in a way that is worrying.
- atypical — Someone or something that is atypical is not typical of its kind.
- unusual — not usual, common, or ordinary; uncommon in amount or degree; exceptional: an unusual sound; an unusual hobby; an unusual response.
- infrequent — happening or occurring at long intervals or rarely: infrequent visits.
- unsteady — not steady or firm; unstable; shaky: an unsteady hand.
adjective natural
- extraordinary — Very unusual or remarkable.
- changing — not remaining the same; transient
- exceptional — Unusual; not typical.
- technological — of or relating to technology; relating to science and industry.
- learned — having much knowledge; scholarly; erudite: learned professors.
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