natural

adjective
UK: /ˈnætʃ.ər.əl/
US: /ˈnætʃ.ɚ.əl/

  1. Existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.

    1. The lake is a natural wonder, formed over centuries. [ ] [ ]
    2. These caves provide a natural habitat for bats and other nocturnal creatures. [ ] [ ]

  2. Normal or expected.

    1. It's natural to feel nervous before a big exam. [ ] [ ]
    2. It’s only natural that parents worry about their children's safety. [ ] [ ]

  3. Being talented or good at something without trying hard.

    1. She has a natural talent for singing and plays the piano. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's a natural leader, inspiring confidence in everyone around him. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

genuine real authentic typical inherent innate
natural noun

  1. A person who seems to have a special ability or talent for something.

    1. She's a natural at playing the guitar. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's a complete natural on the basketball court, scoring effortlessly. [ ] [ ]
natural noun

  1. A musical note that is neither sharp nor flat.

    1. The piece modulates to C natural in the third bar. [ ] [ ]
    2. Play the B natural instead of B flat in this passage to create a brighter sound. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "natural" in English means: Existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind., Normal or expected., Being talented or good at something without trying hard..

The phonetic transcription of "natural" is /ˈnætʃ.ər.əl/ in British English and /ˈnætʃ.ɚ.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "natural": genuine, real, authentic, typical, inherent, innate.

Example usage of "natural": "The lake is a natural wonder, formed over centuries.". More examples on the page.