adverb
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in a natural or normal way
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through nature; inherently; instinctively
adverb
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Etymology
Origin of naturally
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; natural ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Vocabulary lists containing naturally
Example Sentences
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The apex predators were extirpated in the state in the 1920s, beginning to naturally recolonize their native digs only 15 years ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
“As a secondary result, I suspect that more people are starting to naturally communicate that way.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
However, the results point to both a promising therapeutic target and a naturally derived compound that could help researchers address an important unmet need in cardiovascular medicine.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
Some sensors measure very weak naturally occurring signals at specific frequencies, making protection from harmful interference particularly important.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Melody is a particularly easy concept to convey to children, since attention to a piece of music is naturally drawn to the melody.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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