Natal: meaning, definitions and examples

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natal

 

[ ˈneɪ.təl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

birth-related

The term 'natal' refers to aspects or events related to a person's birth. It is often used in medical contexts, especially in reference to 'natal care' which pertains to the care given to a mother and her newborn during the perinatal period.

Synonyms

birth, genetic, inborn

Examples of usage

  • Natal care is essential for the health of both mother and baby.
  • The natal chart offers insights into a person's personality based on their birth time.
  • She was concerned about the natal development of the fetus.

Translations

Translations of the word "natal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 natal

🇮🇳 जन्म

🇩🇪 geburtlich

🇮🇩 kelahiran

🇺🇦 нродження

🇵🇱 urodzenia

🇯🇵 出生の

🇫🇷 natal

🇪🇸 natal

🇹🇷 doğum

🇰🇷 출생의

🇸🇦 مولود

🇨🇿 narozený

🇸🇰 narodený

🇨🇳 出生的

🇸🇮 rojstni

🇮🇸 fæddur

🇰🇿 туған

🇬🇪 დაბადების

🇦🇿 doğuş

🇲🇽 natal

Etymology

The word 'natal' originates from the Latin word 'natalis', which means 'pertaining to birth'. 'Natalis' itself is derived from 'nasci', meaning 'to be born'. This connection highlights the word's strong ties to birth and origins. 'Natal' has been adopted into the English language and is primarily used in medical, psychological, and astrological contexts to denote factors that are essential or relevant to an individual's birth. The term conveys a sense of beginnings and the foundational aspects that arise from being born, an important concept in various fields of study.