Natural Definition

natural
adjective
  1. in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature; "a very natural development"; "our natural environment"; "natural science"; "natural resources"; "natural cliffs"; "natural phenomena"
  2. existing in or produced by nature; not artificial or imitation; "a natural pearl"; "natural gas"; "natural silk"; "natural blonde hair"; "a natural sweetener"; "natural fertilizers"
  3. existing in or in conformity with nature or the observable world; neither supernatural nor magical; "a perfectly natural explanation"
  4. functioning or occurring in a normal way; lacking abnormalities or deficiencies; "it's the natural thing to happen"; "natural immunity"; "a grandparent's natural affection for a grandchild"
  5. (of a musical note) being neither raised nor lowered by one chromatic semitone; "a natural scale"; "B natural"
  6. unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct; "a cat's natural aversion to water"; "offering to help was as instinctive as breathing"
  7. (used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes; "natural yogurt"; "natural produce"; "raw wool"; "raw sugar"; "bales of rude cotton"
  8. related by blood; not adopted
  9. being talented through inherited qualities; "a natural leader"; "a born musician"; "an innate talent"
  10. free from artificiality; "a lifelike pose"; "a natural reaction"
noun
  1. someone regarded as certain to succeed; "he's a natural for the job"
  2. a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat

"Natural" in song lyrics

See how natural is used in real songs:

  • "Fortunate for me it coincides with what comes natural,"
    Aesop Rock — Fast Cars
  • "shoot mine at you Mega large, the natural"
    All City — Move on You (Remix)
  • "I crime beats with my rhyme scaffold, hazardous but natural"
    Buddha Monk f/ Crave, Delta One — Wanna Be a Gangsta?

Usage tips for "natural"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "natural" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for natural to find words that pair well.

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