natural

[ˈnætʃrəl]

natural Definition

• 1. existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind
• 2. having an innate skill or quality
• 3. normal or expected

Using natural: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "natural" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The park is a natural oasis in the middle of the city.

• Example

  She has a natural talent for music.

• Example

  It's natural to feel nervous before a big test.

• Example

  The medicine is made from natural ingredients.

• Example

  He has a natural ability to make people laugh.

natural Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for natural

• organic
• inherent
• innate
• spontaneous
• unaffected

Antonyms for natural

• artificial
• unnatural
• acquired

Idioms Using natural

• come natural to someone

  be easy or instinctive for someone to do

  Example

  Cooking comes natural to her; she doesn't even need a recipe.

• in the natural order of things

  in the way that is normal or expected

  Example

  In the natural order of things, parents are older than their children.

• take its natural course

  develop or progress in the way that is normal or expected

  Example

  The investigation will take its natural course, and we will wait for the results.

Phrases with natural

• natural resources

  materials or substances that occur naturally and can be used for economic gain

  Example

  The country's natural resources include oil, gas, and minerals.

• natural selection

  the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring

  Example

  Darwin's theory of natural selection revolutionized the field of biology.

• natural disaster

  a catastrophic event caused by natural phenomena such as floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, etc.

  Example

  The government provided aid to the victims of the natural disaster.

Origins of natural

from Latin 'natura', meaning 'birth, nature, quality'

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Summary: natural in Brief

The term 'natural' [ˈnætʃrəl] refers to things that exist in nature, are not made by humans, or have an innate quality. It can describe materials, abilities, or states of being, as in 'The medicine is made from natural ingredients,' 'She has a natural talent for music,' or 'It's natural to feel nervous before a big test.' 'Natural' extends into phrases like 'natural resources,' and idioms like 'come natural to someone,' denoting ease or instinct, and 'take its natural course,' implying normal progression.