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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
Derived from the Old French 'naturel', stemming from the Latin 'naturalis', based on 'natura' meaning birth or nature. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, initially referring to things in accordance with the nature of someone or something, and later expanding to describe the physical material world as opposed to the supernatural or artificial.
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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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