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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNatural
/ˈnætʃ.ər.əl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.
"The natural beauty of the landscape took my breath away."
- 1
A person or thing that is naturally suited for a particular activity.
"She is a natural at playing the piano."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'natural' originates from the Latin 'naturalis', which means 'of nature'. It evolved through Old French 'naturel' before entering Middle English in the 14th century, reflecting a shift from a focus on innate qualities to a broader understanding of the natural world.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Natural" is said worldwide
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naturel
Transliteration: na.tyʁ.el
"La beauté naturelle du paysage m'a coupé le souffle."
natürlich
Transliteration: naˈtʏʁlɪç
"Die natürliche Schönheit der Landschaft hat mich überwältigt."
naturale
Transliteration: na.tuˈra.le
"La bellezza naturale del paesaggio mi ha lasciato senza parole."
natural
Transliteration: na.tuˈɾal
"La belleza natural del paisaje me dejó sin aliento."
natural
Transliteration: na.tuˈɾaw
"A beleza natural da paisagem me deixou sem palavras."
प्राकृतिक
Transliteration: prakritik
"परिदृश्य की प्राकृतिक सुंदरता ने मुझे मंत्रमुग्ध कर दिया।"
自然的
Transliteration: zìrán de
"风景的自然美让我叹为观止。"
자연의
Transliteration: jayeon-ui
"풍경의 자연미에 감탄했습니다."
自然の
Transliteration: shizen no
"風景の自然の美しさに感動しました。"
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