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- [nach-er-uh-lis-tik, nach-ruh-]
- /ˌnætʃ ər əˈlɪs tɪk, ˌnætʃ rə-/
- /ˌnætʃ.ər.əlˈɪs.tɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [nach-er-uh-lis-tik, nach-ruh-]
- /ˌnætʃ ər əˈlɪs tɪk, ˌnætʃ rə-/
Definitions of naturalistic word
- adjective naturalistic imitating nature or the usual natural surroundings. 1
- adjective naturalistic pertaining to naturalists or natural history. 1
- adjective naturalistic pertaining to naturalism, especially in literature and art. 1
- noun naturalistic Derived from real life or nature, or imitating it very closely. 1
- adjective naturalistic appearing natural 1
- adjective naturalistic art: representational, realistic 1
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Origin of naturalistic
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; natural + -istic
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Parts of speech for Naturalistic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
naturalistic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
naturalistic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for naturalistic
adj naturalistic
- sober — not intoxicated or drunk.
- lifelike — resembling or simulating real life: a lifelike portrait.
- down-to-earth — practical and realistic: a down-to-earth person.
- hard-boiled — Cookery. (of an egg) boiled in the shell long enough for the yolk and white to solidify.
- astute — If you describe someone as astute, you think they show an understanding of behaviour and situations, and are skilful at using this knowledge to their own advantage.
adjective naturalistic
- realistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
- representational — of or relating to representation.
- real-life — existing or happening in reality: real-life drama.
Antonyms for naturalistic
adjective naturalistic
- excited — awakened
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