Analysis Of Natural

NATURAL Attributes Ref Definition

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1 existing in or formed by nature (opposed to artificial )

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2 based on the state of things in nature; constituted by nature: Growth is a natural process

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Having The Untended, Genuineness, Other Comments particular normal Uninfluenced Authenticity characteristics course x x

3 of or pertaining to nature or the universe: natural beauty Random House

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4 of, pertaining to, or occupied with the study of natural science: conducting natural experiments

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5 in a state of nature; uncultivated, as land

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6 growing spontaneously, without being planted or tended Random House by human hand, as vegetation

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7 based on an inherent sense of right and wrong

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8 being in accordance with or determined by nature

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9 having or constituting a classification based on features existing in nature

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10 begotten as distinguished from adopted

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11 being a relation by actual consanguinity as distinguished Merriam-Webster from adoption

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12 illegitimate

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13 having an essential relation with someone or something : following from the nature of the one in question

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14 implanted or being as if implanted by nature : seemingly Merriam-Webster inborn 15 of or relating to nature as an object of study and research

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Interesting... “following form the nature of the one in question”

16 having a specified character by nature

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17 occurring in conformity with the ordinary course of Merriam-Webster nature : not marvelous or supernatural

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18 formulated by human reason alone rather than revelation Merriam-Webster 19 having a normal or usual character <events followed their natural course>

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20 possessing or exhibiting the higher qualities (as kindliness and affection) of human nature

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21 growing without human care; not cultivated

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22 existing in or produced by nature : not artificial

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23 being in a state of nature without spiritual enlightenment Merriam-Webster : unregenerate 24 living in or as if in a state of nature untouched by the influences of civilization and society

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25 having a physical or real existence as contrasted with one that is spiritual, intellectual, or fictitious

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26 of, relating to, or operating in the physical as opposed to Merriam-Webster the spiritual world

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27 closely resembling an original : true to nature

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28 marked by easy simplicity and freedom from artificiality, affectation, or constraint

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29 having a form or appearance found in nature

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30 Present in or produced by nature

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31 Of, relating to, or concerning nature

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32 Conforming to the usual or ordinary course of nature: a natural death

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33 Not acquired; inherent: Love of power is natural to some people

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34 Having a particular character by nature: a natural leader American Heritage

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35 Biology Not produced or changed artificially; not conditioned: natural immunity; a natural reflex

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36 Characterized by spontaneity and freedom from artificiality, affectation, or inhibitions

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37 Not altered, treated, or disguised: natural coloring; natural produce

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38 Faithfully representing nature or life

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39 Expected and accepted

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40 Established by moral certainty or conviction: natural rights

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41 Being in a state regarded as primitive, uncivilized, or unregenerate

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42 Related by blood: the natural parents of the child

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43 Born of unwed parents: a natural child

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Having The Untended, Genuineness, Other particular normal Uninfluenced Authenticity characteristics course

RESULTS Having particular characteristics

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1. existing in or formed by nature (opposed to artificial ): a natural bridge. 2. based on the state of things in nature; constituted by nature: Growth is a natural process. 3. of or pertaining to nature or the universe: natural beauty. 4. of, pertaining to, or occupied with the study of natural science: conducting natural experiments. 5. in a state of nature; uncultivated, as land. 6. growing spontaneously, without being planted or tended by human hand, as vegetation.

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Origin: L. naturalis

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1: based on an inherent sense of right and wrong 2: a: being in accordance with or determined by nature 2: b: having or constituting a classification based on features existing in nature 3: a: (1): begotten as distinguished from adopted ; also : legitimate 3: a:(2): being a relation by actual consanguinity as distinguished from adoption 3: b: illegitimate 4: having an essential relation with someone or something : following from the nature of the one in question 5: implanted or being as if implanted by nature : seemingly inborn 6: of or relating to nature as an object of study and research 7: having a specified character by nature 8: a: occurring in conformity with the ordinary course of nature : not marvelous or supernatural 8: b: formulated by human reason alone rather than revelation

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8: c: having a normal or usual character <events followed their natural course> 9: possessing or exhibiting the higher qualities (as kindliness and affection) of human nature 10 a: growing without human care ; also : not cultivated 10 b: existing in or produced by nature : not artificial 10 c: relating to or being natural food 11 a: being in a state of nature without spiritual enlightenment : unregenerate 11 b: living in or as if in a state of nature untouched by the influences of civilization and society 12 a: having a physical or real existence as contrasted with one that is spiritual, intellectual, or fictitious 12 b: of, relating to, or operating in the physical as opposed to the spiritual world 13 a: closely resembling an original : true to nature 13 b: marked by easy simplicity and freedom from artificiality, affectation, or constraint c: having a form or appearance found in nature

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Etymology: from Latin naturalis of nature, from natura nature

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1. Present in or produced by nature: a natural pearl. 2. Of, relating to, or concerning nature: a natural environment. 3. Conforming to the usual or ordinary course of nature: a natural death. 4 a. Not acquired; inherent: Love of power is natural to some people. 4 b. Having a particular character by nature: a natural leader. 4 c. Biology Not produced or changed artificially; not conditioned: natural immunity; a natural reflex. 5. Characterized by spontaneity and freedom from artificiality, affectation, or inhibitions. See synonyms at naive. 6. Not altered, treated, or disguised: natural coloring; natural produce. 7. Faithfully representing nature or life. 8. Expected and accepted 9. Established by moral certainty or conviction: natural rights. 10. Being in a state regarded as primitive, uncivilized, or unregenerate. 11 a. Related by blood: the natural parents of the child. 11 b. Born of unwed parents: a natural child. 12. Mathematics Of or relating to positive integers, sometimes including zero.

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