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- pronunciation:
- nae
ch
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naech
rl
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or produced by nature; not made by humans.
The zoo hopes to return the large cat to its natural habitat in the forest.- antonyms:
- artificial, man-made, synthetic, unnatural
- similar words:
- genuine
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| definition 2: |
according to or resulting from human nature.
Human beings have a natural desire for companionship.- synonyms:
- native
- similar words:
- born, inborn, instinctive
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| definition 3: |
not pretended or forced.
Your smile in this school photo doesn't look natural.- synonyms:
- authentic, genuine, sincere, true
- antonyms:
- artificial, false, unnatural
- similar words:
- free, honest, real, simple
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| definition 4: |
without any changes that humans are capable of making, especially through the use of science and technology.
Natural foods don't have chemicals that add to their color or make them last longer.- similar words:
- authentic, genuine, organic, pure, real
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| definition 5: |
expected; ordinary.
It is natural for teenagers to be confused about life.- synonyms:
- normal, ordinary, regular, typical, usual
- antonyms:
- abnormal, exceptional, surprising
- similar words:
- accustomed, characteristic, customary, expected, logical, standard
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| definition 6: |
having to do with the sciences that study and describe nature.
He started out as a physicist, but soon took an interest in the natural sciences. |
| related words: |
crude, earthly, homely, informal, native, primitive, raw, spontaneous, true, virgin, wild, worldly |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person who is considered to be gifted or just right for a particular activity.
He's a natural for the part of King Arthur.- similar words:
- genius, master, talent
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| derivation: |
naturalness (n.) |
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