adverb
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in a natural or normal way
-
through nature; inherently; instinctively
adverb
Other Word Forms
- antinaturally adverb
- hypernaturally adverb
- nonnaturally adverb
- quasi-naturally adverb
- subnaturally adverb
- transnaturally adverb
Etymology
Origin of naturally
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; natural ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Although many foods naturally contain sodium, most people consume the majority of it through processed foods, packaged items, and restaurant meals.
From Science Daily
In addition to these are wildfires that break out naturally because of dry conditions in forests and farmlands.
From BBC
Young told Rolling Stone that, naturally, some folks were really angry that she’d canceled her tour.
From Los Angeles Times
"This incident has, naturally, sent shockwaves through the community of Derby and the county as a whole," she said.
From BBC
Ricin, a highly toxic chemical, is a poison found naturally in castor beans.
From BBC
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