[ˈnatʃ(ə)rəl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind
(e.g: carrots contain a natural antiseptic)

- in accordance with the nature of, or circumstances surrounding, someone or something
(e.g: sharks have no natural enemies)

- (of a parent or child) related by blood
(e.g: such adopted children always knew who their natural parents were)

- (of a note) not sharp or flat
(e.g: the bassoon plays G natural instead of A flat)

- relating to earthly human or physical nature as distinct from the spiritual or supernatural realm

- (of a bid) straightforwardly reflecting one's holding of cards
(e.g: his bid of one heart was natural and positive)


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Origin:
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], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person having an innate talent for a particular task or activity
(e.g: 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

- an off-white colour
(e.g: colour for the summer is defined by the trend towards naturals)

- (in a gambling game) a combination or score that immediately wins

- an insect or other small creature used as bait, rather than an artificial imitation

- a person with an intellectual disability


Phrases:

Origin:
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], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- naturally
(e.g: keep walking—just act natural)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘having a certain status by birth’): from Old French, from Latin naturalis, from natura ‘birth, nature, quality’ (see nature)