natural

English

/ˈnætʃəɹəl/, /ˈnætʃəɹəl/

adj
Definitions
  • That exists and evolved within the confines of an ecosystem.
  • Of or relating to nature.
  • Without artificial additives.
  • As expected; reasonable.
  • (music) Neither sharp nor flat. Denoted ♮.
  • (music) Produced by natural organs, such as those of the human throat, in distinction from instrumental music.
  • (music) Applied to an air or modulation of harmony which moves by easy and smooth transitions, digressing but little from the original key.
  • (math) Having 1 as the base of the system, of a function or number.
  • Without, or prior to, modification or adjustment.
  • Having the character or sentiments properly belonging to one's position; not unnatural in feelings.
  • (obsolete) Connected by the ties of consanguinity.
  • Related genetically but not legally to one's father; born out of wedlock, illegitimate.
  • (of sexual intercourse) Without a condom.
  • (bridge) Bidding in an intuitive way that reflects one's actual hand.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English natural derived from Old French natural derived from Latin nātūrālis root from Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁- (produce, beget, give birth, be born, procreate, generate, beget give birth to, bear).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ǵenh₁-

Gloss

produce, beget, give birth, be born, procreate, generate, beget give birth to, bear

Concept
Semantic Field

Modern world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

産

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