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ALL meanings of naturalness

nat·u·ral
N n
  • adjective naturalness existing in or formed by nature (opposed to artificial): a natural bridge. 1
  • adjective naturalness based on the state of things in nature; constituted by nature: Growth is a natural process. 1
  • adjective naturalness of or relating to nature or the universe: natural beauty. 1
  • adjective naturalness of, relating to, or occupied with the study of natural science: conducting natural experiments. 1
  • adjective naturalness in a state of nature; uncultivated, as land. 1
  • adjective naturalness growing spontaneously, without being planted or tended by human hand, as vegetation. 1
  • adjective naturalness having undergone little or no processing and containing no chemical additives: natural food; natural ingredients. Compare organic (def 11). 1
  • adjective naturalness having a real or physical existence, as opposed to one that is spiritual, intellectual, fictitious, etc. 1
  • adjective naturalness of, relating to, or proper to the nature or essential constitution: natural ability. 1
  • adjective naturalness proper to the circumstances of the case: a natural result of his greed. 1
  • adjective naturalness free from affectation or constraint: a natural manner. 1
  • adjective naturalness arising easily or spontaneously: a natural courtesy to strangers. 1
  • adjective naturalness consonant with the nature or character of. 1
  • adjective naturalness in accordance with the nature of things: It was natural that he should hit back. 1
  • adjective naturalness based upon the innate moral feeling of humankind: natural justice. 1
  • adjective naturalness in conformity with the ordinary course of nature; not unusual or exceptional. 1
  • adjective naturalness happening in the ordinary or usual course of things, without the intervention of accident, violence, etc. 1
  • adjective naturalness related only by birth; of no legal relationship; illegitimate: a natural son. 1
  • adjective naturalness related by blood rather than by adoption. 1
  • adjective naturalness based on what is learned from nature rather than on revelation. 1
  • adjective naturalness true to or closely imitating nature: a natural representation. 1
  • adjective naturalness unenlightened or unregenerate: the natural man. 1
  • adjective naturalness being such by nature; born such: a natural fool. 1
  • adjective naturalness Music. neither sharp nor flat. changed in pitch by the sign ♮. 1
  • adjective naturalness not treated, tanned, refined, etc.; in its original or raw state: natural wood; natural cowhide. 1
  • adjective naturalness (of a horn or trumpet) having neither side holes nor valves. 1
  • adjective naturalness not tinted or colored; undyed. 1
  • adjective naturalness having a pale tannish or grayish-yellow color, as many woods and untreated animal skins. 1
  • adjective naturalness Cards. being a card other than a wild card or joker. (of a set or sequence of cards) containing no wild cards. 1
  • adjective naturalness having or showing feelings, as affection, gratitude, or kindness, considered part of basic human nature. 1
  • adjective naturalness Afro (def 1). 1
  • noun naturalness any person or thing that is or is likely or certain to be very suitable to and successful in an endeavor without much training or difficulty. 1
  • noun naturalness Music. a white key on a piano, organ, or the like. the sign ♮, placed before a note, canceling the effect of a previous sharp or flat. a note affected by a ♮, or a tone thus represented. 1
  • noun naturalness an idiot. 1
  • noun naturalness Cards. blackjack (def 2b). 1
  • noun naturalness Afro (def 2). 1
  • noun naturalness (in craps) a winning combination of seven or eleven made on the first cast. 1
  • noun naturalness a natural substance or a product made with such a substance: an ointment containing mink oil and other naturals. 1
  • noun naturalness The quality or state of being natural. 1
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