Natural

/ˈnæʧərəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person born without mental or physical disorders.

She is a natural at solving complex mathematical problems.

A thing that is natural, especially a natural feature of the landscape.

The park is known for its beautiful naturals, including waterfalls and hills.

Someone who has a natural ability to do something well.

He is a natural in front of the camera.

adjective

Existing in or produced by nature; not made or caused by humankind.

She prefers to use natural ingredients in her beauty products.

Conforming to the usual and ordinary course of nature.

It's natural for plants to grow towards the sunlight.

Relating to or produced by nature rather than human beings.

Natural disasters can have devastating effects on communities.

Inherent or innate; existing as a part of a person's or thing's essential character.

He has a natural talent for music.

Without artificial additives; wholesome.

I only drink natural fruit juices with no added sugars.

Middle English, from Latin 'naturalis' meaning 'of nature'.

natural selection

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

natural resources

Materials or substances occurring in nature which can be exploited for economic gain.

natural beauty

Beauty that is inherent and not artificial or enhanced.

nature

The phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth.

naturalism

A philosophical viewpoint that explains phenomena in terms of natural causes and laws.

naturalist

A person who studies or is an expert in nature, especially a biologist.

Something that occurs without alteration or manipulation.

That canvas painting is totally natural, just as the artist intended.

Referring to someone who is effortlessly skilled or good at something.

He’s a natural at playing guitar, he picked it up in no time.