natural

/ˈnætʃəɹəl/
noun
1

A native inhabitant of a place, country etc.

2

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

3

The symbol ♮ used to indicate such a natural note.

4

One with an innate talent at or for something.

"He's a natural on the saxophone."

5

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

6

One with a simple mind; a fool or idiot.

7

One's natural life.

8

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

9

Closed under submodules, direct sums, and injective hulls.

adjective
1

That exists and evolved within the confines of an ecosystem.

"The species will be under threat if its natural habitat is destroyed."

2

Of or relating to nature.

"In the natural world the fit tend to live on while the weak perish."

3

Without artificial additives.

"Natural food is healthier than processed food."

4

As expected; reasonable.

"His prison sentence was the natural consequence of a life of crime."

5

Neither sharp nor flat. Denoted ♮.

"There's a wrong note here: it should be C natural instead of C sharp."

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

Without, or prior to, modification or adjustment.

"So-called second-generation silicone breast implants looked and felt more like the natural breast."

10

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

11

Connected by the ties of consanguinity.

12

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

13

(of sexual intercourse) Without a condom.

"We made natural love."

14

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

adverb
1

Naturally; in a natural manner.

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