natural

/ˈnætʃ(ə)ɹəl/

adjectivenounnat · u · ral

Think: **NAT**ure is **U**sually **RAL** (real) — **nat-u-ral**.

Yes, it's natural. Watch the middle: it’s **-ur-** (not **-er-**), and the ending is **-al**.

Definitions

  1. adjectiveExisting in or caused by nature; not made or changed by people.
  2. adjectiveNormal or expected; not strange or forced.
  3. adjectiveHaving an easy, untrained ability; talented in a way that seems effortless.
  4. nounA person with an inborn talent for something.

Examples

  • The park uses natural materials like wood and stone.
  • It’s natural to feel nervous before a big test.
  • She’s a natural at spelling because she notices patterns quickly.

Synonyms

organicnormalinnateunforcednative

Antonyms

artificialunnatural

Translations

ES naturalPT naturalFR naturel / naturelle

Common misspellings

natralnaturulnatrualnateralnaturallnatchuralnaturelnatrurel

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