Definition of "natural" in Anglais

adjective

1. Existing in nature.

2. Pertaining to birth or descent; native.

noun

1. (now rare) A native inhabitant of a place, country, etc.

2. (music) A note that is not or is no longer to be modified by an accidental.

3. (music) The symbol ♮ used to indicate such a natural note.

4. One with an innate talent at or for something.

   • He's a natural on the saxophone.

5. (uncountable) An almost white colour, with tints of grey, yellow or brown; originally that of natural fabric.

6. (archaic) One with a simple mind; a fool or idiot.

7. (colloquial, chiefly UK) One's life.

8. (US, colloquial) A hairstyle for people with Afro-textured hair in which the hair is not straightened or otherwise treated.

9. (chiefly in the plural, slang) A breast which has not been modified by plastic surgery.

   • big naturals

10. (bodybuilding) Someone who has not used anabolic steroids or other performance-enhancing substances.

11. (craps) A roll of two dice with a score of 7 or 11 on the comeout roll.

adverb

1. (colloquial, dialect) Naturally; in a natural manner.