adj

natural

NACH-ruhl

adj

Existing in nature; not made or caused by people.

"The cave was formed by natural erosion over thousands of years."

"They prefer to eat only natural, unprocessed foods."

Normal or expected, given the circumstances.

"It's natural to feel nervous before a big interview."

Having an innate talent for something, without needing much training.

"She's a natural on the piano — she picked it up almost overnight."

noun

Someone with an inborn talent for a particular skill.

"The coach could tell right away that the kid was a natural."

How to Use Natural

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOccurring in nature, expected/normal, or (for people) gifted at something without needing to learn it.

Common pairings

natural talent natural disaster a natural at natural causes

more natural comparative, more natural comparative, naturals plural, most natural superlative, most natural superlative

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From Latin nātūrālis, from nātūra, "nature," ultimately from nāscor, "to be born."

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