natural

nat-u-ral · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.

  2. 2.

    In accordance with the nature of something; to be expected.

  3. 3.

    Born with a particular skill or quality.

  4. 4.

    Not artificially colored, flavored, or preserved.

  5. 5.

    (of a parent or child) Related by blood.

  6. 6.

    A person with an innate talent for something.

  7. 7.

    (music) A sign indicating that a note is not sharp or flat.

Related words

Antonyms: artificial, synthetic, unnatural
See also: innate, nature, organic
Synonyms: genuine, innate, organic

Etymology

From Old French "naturel," from Latin "naturalis" meaning "by birth, according to nature," from "natura" (nature), from "nasci" (to be born).