natural
Cross references:
1. regular 2. fool
1. nat.u.ral \'nach-(*-)r*l\ \'nach-(*-)r*-le-, 'nach-*r-le-\
\-(*-)r*l-n*s\ aj [ME, fr. MF, fr. L naturalis of nature, fr. natura
nature] 1: based on an inherent sense of right and wrong {~ justice} 2a:
being in accordance with or determined by nature 2b: having or
constituting a classification based on features existing in nature chiefly
dial 3a1: begotten as distinguished from adopted; esp : LEGITIMATEM 3a2:
being a relation by actual consanguinity as distinguished from adopti on {~
parents} 3b: ILLEGITIMATE {~ child} 4: consonant with the nature or
character of someone or something 5: INBORN, INNATE 6: of or relating to
nature as an object of study and research 7: having a specified character
by nature 8a: occurring in conformity with the ordinary course of nature
{~ causes} 8b: inferred from nature rather than revelation {~ theology}
8c: having a normal or usual character 9: characterized by qualities held
to be part of the nature of man 10a: growing as a native and without
cultivation 10b: existing in or produced by nature 11a: being in a state
of nature without spiritual enlightenment : UNR EGENERATE 11b: living in or
as if in a state of nature untouched by the influences o f civilization and
society 12a: having a physical or real existence as contrasted with one
that is sp iritual, intellectual, or mental 12b: of, relating to, or
operating in the physical as opposed to the spiri tual world 13a: closely
resembling the object imitated 13b: free from artificiality, affectation,
or constraint 13c: having a form or appearance found in nature 14a:
having neither flats nor sharps {the ~ scale of C major} 14b: being
neither sharp nor flat 14c: having the pitch modified by the natural
signM: NATURAL implies lacking artificiality and self-consciousness and
having a spontaneousness suggesting the natural rather than the man-made
world; INGENUOUS implies inability to disguise or conceal one's feelings or
intentions; NAI:VE suggests lack of worldly wisdom often connoting
credulousness and unchecked innocence; UNSOPHISTICATED implies a lack of
experience and training necessary for social ease and adroitness; ARTLESS
suggests a naturalness resulting from unawareness of the effect one is
producing on others - nat.u.ral.ly av SYN syn INGENUOUS, NAI:VE,
UNSOPHISTICATED, ARTLESS)
2. natural n 1: one born without the usual powers of reason and
understanding : IDI OT 2a: the character or sign <natural-sign> placed on
any degree of musica l staff to nullify the effect of a preceding sharp or
flat 2b: a note or tone affected by the natural sign 3: a result or
combination that immediately wins the stake in a game; sp ecif : a throw of
7 or 11 on the first cast in craps 4a: one having natural skills, talents,
or abilities 4b: something that is likely to become an immediate success
4c: one that is obviously suitable for a specific purpose
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