natural — existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnætʃərəl/
Example Sentences
- My mom insists her hair color is natural, but the roots tell a different story.
- He's a natural at cooking - he can burn water!
- Natural light is better for reading than artificial light.
natural
ADJECTIVE[/ˈnætʃərəl/]
existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind
A deer drinks from a natural stream in pristine wilderness
Protecting what's natural is both rational and national!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin natura, meaning 'nature' or 'natural qualities,' derived from nasci, meaning 'to be born.' The term evolved to describe qualities or characteristics present from birth, referring to things in their inherent or unmodified state.
Breakdown
natura (nature) + -al (adjective suffix), where natura itself stems from nasci (to be born), denoting what is innate or original to something.
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📝Examples
“My mom insists her hair color is natural, but the roots tell a different story.”
“He's a natural at cooking - he can burn water!”
“Natural light is better for reading than artificial light.”
“It's only natural to want to succeed in life.”
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