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natural

 

[ ˈnætʃərəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

environment

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

Synonyms

inherent, innate, native, organic

Examples of usage

  • The natural beauty of the landscape was breathtaking.
  • The company is committed to using natural ingredients in their products.
Context #2 | Noun

ability

An innate or inborn quality or ability.

Synonyms

aptitude, gift, talent

Examples of usage

  • She has a natural talent for singing.
  • His natural gift for languages allowed him to easily pick up new languages.
Context #3 | Noun

state

A person regarded as having an innate gift or talent for a particular task or activity.

Synonyms

expert, master, pro

Examples of usage

  • He is a natural at public speaking.
  • She was a natural on the dance floor.

Translations

Translations of the word "natural" in other languages:

🇵🇹 natural

🇮🇳 प्राकृतिक

🇩🇪 natürlich

🇮🇩 alami

🇺🇦 природний

🇵🇱 naturalny

🇯🇵 自然の (shizen no)

🇫🇷 naturel

🇪🇸 natural

🇹🇷 doğal

🇰🇷 자연의 (jayeon-ui)

🇸🇦 طبيعي (tabi'i)

🇨🇿 přirozený

🇸🇰 prirodzený

🇨🇳 自然的 (zìrán de)

🇸🇮 naraven

🇮🇸 náttúrulegur

🇰🇿 табиғи

🇬🇪 ბუნებრივი (bunebrivi)

🇦🇿 təbii

🇲🇽 natural

Etymology

The word 'natural' originates from the Latin word 'naturalis', meaning 'by birth, according to nature'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe things that are not artificial or man-made. The concept of something being 'natural' is often associated with purity, authenticity, and inherent qualities.

See also: naturally, nature, supernaturally.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #437, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.