natural

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Antonyms 1.2.2 Derived terms 1.2.3 Related terms 1.2.4 Descendants 1.2.5 Translations 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 See also 1.5 External links 2 Portuguese 2.1 Adjective 2.1.1 Related terms 3 Spanish 3.1 Etymology 3.2 Adjective 3.2.1 Related terms

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natural (comparative more natural, superlative most natural)

1. That which exists and evolved within the confines of an eco-system.

   The species will be under threat if its natural habitat is destroyed.

2. Of or relating to nature.
3. Without artificial additives.

   Natural food is healthier than processed food.

4. As expected.

   It's natural for business to be slow on Tuesdays.

5. (color/colour) Almost white, with tints of grey, yellow or brown.
6. (color/colour) The color of a material that has not been adjusted or added to.
7. (music) Neither sharp nor flat. Denoted ♮.

   The piece is played in C natural.

8. Without, or prior to, modification or adjustment.

   So-called second-generation silicone breast implants looked and felt more like the natural breast.

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• aberrant
• abnormal
• artificial
• freak

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• au naturel

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natural (plural naturals)

1. (music) A note that is not or is no longer to be modified by an accidental
2. (music) The symbol ♮ following such a note.
3. One with an inherited talent at something.

   He's a natural on the saxophone.

4. (color/colour) an almost white colour, with tints of grey, yellow or brown.

   natural colour:

5. A native or resident of the American state of Arkansas.

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• Appendix:Colours

[edit] External links

• natural in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• natural in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911

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natural m. and f. (plural naturais)

1. natural

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• naturalidade
• naturalismo
• naturalístico
• naturalizar
• naturalmente
• natureza
• naturismo

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Latin naturalis

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natural m. and f. (plural naturales)

1. natural

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• sobrenatural
• naturaleza
• naturalidad
• naturalizar