Natural - noun
1: based on an inherent sense of right and wrong <natural justice>
2 a : being in accordance with or determined by nature
b : having or constituting a classification based on features existing in nature
3 a (1) : begotten as distinguished from adopted; also : legitimate
(2) : being a relation by actual consanguinity as distinguished from adoption <natural parents>
b : illegitimate <a natural child>
4: having an essential relation with someone or something : following from the nature of the one in question <his guilt is a natural deduction from the evidence>
5: implanted or being as if implanted by nature : seemingly inborn <a natural talent for art>
6: of or relating to nature as an object of study and research
7: having a specified character by nature <a natural athlete>
Watching the Hurricanes in flight over the ice shows everyone
that they are all natural athletes.
Great interpretation! I never had any idea that "natural" had so many meanings. Quite an educational challenge we're undertaking!
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Dianna
www.thesedaysofmine.com
I know. Quite daunting if you look at the whole year; but, it's okay, one day at a time!
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