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Word: Natural
Speech Type: Adjective
Middle English (in the sense ‘having a certain status by birth’): from Old French, from Latin naturalis, from natura ‘birth, nature, quality’ (see nature)
ˈnatʃ(ə)rəl
existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind
Short Definition:existing in or derived from nature
Examples:- carrots contain a natural antiseptic
- natural disasters such as earthquakes
in accordance with the nature of, or circumstances surrounding, someone or something
Short Definition:in accordance with nature
Examples:- sharks have no natural enemies
(of a parent or child) related by blood
Short Definition:related by blood
Examples:- such adopted children always knew who their natural parents were
(of a note) not sharp or flat
Short Definition:(of note) not sharp or flat
Examples:- the bassoon plays G natural instead of A flat
relating to earthly human or physical nature as distinct from the spiritual or supernatural realm.
Short Definition:relating to human or physical nature
(of a bid) straightforwardly reflecting one's holding of cards
Short Definition:reflecting holding of cards
Examples:- his bid of one heart was natural and positive
Word: Natural
Speech Type: Noun
ˈnatʃ(ə)rəl
a person having an innate talent for a particular task or activity
Short Definition:person having innate talent
Examples:- 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.
Short Definition:sign denoting natural note
an off-white colour
Short Definition:off-white colour
Examples:- colour for the summer is defined by the trend towards naturals
(in a gambling game) a combination or score that immediately wins.
Short Definition:combination or score that wins immediately
an insect or other small creature used as bait, rather than an artificial imitation.
Short Definition:small creature used as bait
a person with an intellectual disability.
Short Definition:person with intellectual disability
Word: Natural
Speech Type: Adverb
ˈnatʃ(ə)rəl
naturally
Short Definition:naturally
Examples:- keep walking—just act natural
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