Natural



Example: The process follows a natural progression

Definition


"Natural" describes something that exists or occurs in the world without human intervention, often relating to the inherent qualities or processes of living things or the environment. It implies authenticity, spontaneity, or conformity to the usual order of nature.

Etymology


The word "natural" comes from the Latin word 'naturalis,' meaning 'by birth' or 'according to nature.' It entered English through Old French in the late Middle Ages. Did you know? The root 'natura' in Latin means 'birth' or 'character,' reflecting the idea of something innate or born with certain qualities.

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"Natural" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 112 commonly used words.
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