natal — relating to the place or time of one's birth
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the place or time of one's birth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈneɪtl/
Example Sentences
- The salmon returned to its natal stream to spawn.
- She still keeps her natal surname even after marriage.
- My cat seems homesick for its natal neighborhood - it keeps meowing at the window facing that direction!
natal
ADJECTIVE[/ˈneɪtl/]
relating to the place or time of one's birth
relating to the place or time of one's birth
A natal rattle echoes through the battle
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin natalis, meaning 'relating to birth' or 'of or belonging to one's birth'. The term traces back to the Latin verb nasci, meaning 'to be born'. Historically used to denote birthdays and birth-related occasions, such as referring to Christmas as 'natal day' in reference to the birth of Jesus.
Breakdown
nat- (from Latin nasci, meaning 'to be born') + -alis (Latin suffix meaning 'relating to' or 'of'). The combination literally means 'relating to birth'.
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📝Examples
“The salmon returned to its natal stream to spawn.”
“She still keeps her natal surname even after marriage.”
“My cat seems homesick for its natal neighborhood - it keeps meowing at the window facing that direction!”
“According to his natal chart, he was destined to become a chef, but he became an accountant instead.”
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