naturals

UK
/ˈnætʃ.ər.əlz/
US
/ˈnætʃ.ɚ.əlz/

Translations

naturalnoun

naturals

pl

naturals
pl
UK
/ˈnætʃ.ər.əl/
US
/ˈnætʃ.ɚ.əl/
Synonyms
natural note
natural sign
born talent
gifted person

Definitions

naturalnoun
A person regarded as having an innate gift or talent for a particular task or activity.
She is a natural at playing the piano, having picked it up effortlessly.
Music: the symbol (♮) that cancels a previous sharp or flat, or a note that is neither sharp nor flat.
The teacher reminded the student to play the natural indicated in the bar.
A person or thing perfectly suited for a particular role, activity, or outcome; an obvious choice or certainty.
With her long reach and quick footwork, she is a natural for fencing.
(craps) A first roll total of seven or eleven, resulting in an immediate win.
The crowd erupted when he threw a natural on his opening roll.
(dated, offensive) An illegitimate child.
The duke finally acknowledged the boy as his natural.