Naturel vs. Natural — What's the Difference?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Published on September 18, 2023
"Naturel" is an incorrect spelling in English; the correct spelling is "Natural," referring to something existing in or caused by nature.
Which is correct: Naturel or Natural
How to spell Natural?
Naturel
Incorrect Spelling
Natural
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Naturel and Natural
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Key Differences
Remember "Natural" has the word "nature" at its beginning.
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Associate the word "Natural" with natural resources, like water and trees.
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"Naturel" is more commonly seen in French, while "Natural" is the English equivalent.
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Think of "Natural" as "Nature-All," encompassing all things nature.
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English words rarely end in "el" compared to "al."
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Definitions
Natural
Pertaining to or produced by nature; not artificial.
The natural beauty of the mountains is breathtaking.
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Without artificial intervention; in its original form.
She wore her hair in its natural color.
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Natural
Conforming to the usual or ordinary course of nature
A natural death.
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(Biology) Not produced or changed artificially; not conditioned
Natural immunity.
A natural reflex.
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Characterized by spontaneity and freedom from artificiality, affectation, or inhibitions.
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Not altered, treated, or disguised
Natural coloring.
Natural produce.
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Expected and accepted
“In Willie's mind marriage remained the natural and logical sequence to love” (Duff Cooper).
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Being in a state regarded as primitive, uncivilized, or unregenerate.
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Born to parents who have never been married to each other
The natural son of the king.
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(Mathematics) Of or relating to positive integers, sometimes including zero.
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Relating to hair that is allowed to remain in an unaltered state
“Many tweets also attacked double standards that exist regarding black women's hair. Wearing extensions and weaves can be seen as traitorous or insecure, while wearing hair in a natural or traditionally African-inspired style ... can result in mocking criticism” (Mary Emily O'Hara).
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One having all the qualifications necessary for success
You are a natural for this job.
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One suited by nature for a certain purpose or function
She is a natural at mathematics.
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The sign (♮) placed before a note to cancel a preceding sharp or flat.
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(Games) A combination in certain card and dice games that wins immediately.
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Existing in the nature of a person or thing; innate, not acquired or learned.
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Normally associated with a particular person or thing; inherently related to the nature of a thing or creature.
The species will be under threat if its natural habitat is destroyed.
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As expected; reasonable, normal; naturally arising from the given circumstances.
It's natural for business to be slow on Tuesdays.
His prison sentence was the natural consequence of a life of crime.
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Formed by nature; not manufactured or created by artificial processes.
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Pertaining to death brought about by disease or old age, rather than by violence, accident etc.
She died of natural causes.
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Having an innate ability to fill a given role or profession, or display a specified character.
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(maths) Designating a standard trigonometric function of an angle, as opposed to the logarithmic function.
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(music) Neither sharp nor flat. Denoted ♮.
There's a wrong note here: it should be C natural instead of C sharp.
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Containing no artificial or man-made additives; especially (of food) containing no colourings, flavourings or preservatives.
Natural food is healthier than processed food.
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Pertaining to a decoration that preserves or enhances the appearance of the original material; not stained or artificially coloured.
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Pertaining to a fabric still in its undyed state, or to the colour of undyed fabric.
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(dice) Pertaining to a dice roll before bonuses or penalties have been applied to the result.
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(bodybuilding) Not having used anabolic steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs.
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(bridge) Bidding in an intuitive way that reflects one's actual hand.
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(algebra) Closed under submodules, direct sums, and injective hulls.
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Having a given status (especially of authority) by virtue of birth.
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Related genetically but not legally to one's father; born out of wedlock, illegitimate.
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(music) A note that is not or is no longer to be modified by an accidental.
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One with an innate talent at or for something.
He's a natural on the saxophone.
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An almost white colour, with tints of grey, yellow or brown; originally that of natural fabric.
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A hairstyle for people with Afro-textured hair in which the hair is not straightened or otherwise treated.
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Someone who has not used anabolic steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs.
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(craps) A roll of two dice with a score of 7 or 11 on the comeout roll.
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Fixed or determined by nature; pertaining to the constitution of a thing; belonging to native character; according to nature; essential; characteristic; innate; not artificial, foreign, assumed, put on, or acquired; as, the natural growth of animals or plants; the natural motion of a gravitating body; natural strength or disposition; the natural heat of the body; natural color.
With strong natural sense, and rare force of will.
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Conformed to the order, laws, or actual facts, of nature; consonant to the methods of nature; according to the stated course of things, or in accordance with the laws which govern events, feelings, etc.; not exceptional or violent; legitimate; normal; regular; as, the natural consequence of crime; a natural death; anger is a natural response to insult.
What can be more natural than the circumstances in the behavior of those women who had lost their husbands on this fatal day?
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Having to do with existing system to things; dealing with, or derived from, the creation, or the world of matter and mind, as known by man; within the scope of human reason or experience; not supernatural; as, a natural law; natural science; history, theology.
I call that natural religion which men might know . . . by the mere principles of reason, improved by consideration and experience, without the help of revelation.
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Having the character or sentiments properly belonging to one's position; not unnatural in feelings.
To leave his wife, to leave his babes, . . . He wants the natural touch.
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Begotten without the sanction of law; born out of wedlock; illegitimate; bastard; as, a natural child.
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Of or pertaining to the lower or animal nature, as contrasted with the higher or moral powers, or that which is spiritual; being in a state of nature; unregenerate.
The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God.
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Belonging to, to be taken in, or referred to, some system, in which the base is 1; - said of certain functions or numbers; as, natural numbers, those commencing at 1; natural sines, cosines, etc., those taken in arcs whose radii are 1.
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Produced by natural organs, as those of the human throat, in distinction from instrumental music.
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Existing in nature or created by the forces of nature, in contrast to production by man; not made, manufactured, or processed by humans; as, a natural ruby; a natural bridge; natural fibers; a deposit of natural calcium sulfate. Opposed to artificial, man-made, manufactured, processed and synthetic.
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Not processed or refined; in the same statre as that existing in nature; as, natural wood; natural foods.
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One born without the usual powers of reason or understanding; an idiot.
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A person who has an innate talent that makes success in some specific endeavor, such as sports, much easier than for others; as, Pele was a natural in soccer.
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In accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature;
A very natural development
Our natural environment
Natural science
Natural resources
Natural cliffs
Natural phenomena
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Existing in or produced by nature; not artificial or imitation;
A natural pearl
Natural gas
Natural silk
Natural blonde hair
A natural sweetener
Natural fertilizers
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Existing in or in conformity with nature or the observable world; neither supernatural nor magical;
A perfectly natural explanation
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Functioning or occurring in a normal way; lacking abnormalities or deficiencies;
It's the natural thing to happen
Natural immunity
A grandparent's natural affection for a grandchild
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Unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct;
A cat's natural aversion to water
Offering to help was as instinctive as breathing
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(used especially of commodities) in the natural unprocessed condition;
Natural yogurt
Natural produce
Raw wool
Raw sugar
Bales of rude cotton
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Being talented through inherited qualities;
A natural leader
A born musician
An innate talent
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Based on the state of things in nature; constituted by nature.
It's natural for birds to fly.
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Inherent or instinctive; not learned.
His talent for music was natural.
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FAQs
What is the verb form of Natural?
There isn't a direct verb form of "Natural," but one could use "naturalize."
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Why is it called Natural?
It's derived from Latin "naturālis," relating to birth or nature.
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What is the root word of Natural?
The root word is Latin "natura," meaning birth or nature.
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Which vowel is used before Natural?
The preceding vowel varies based on context and sentence structure.
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Which conjunction is used with Natural?
No specific conjunction is directly associated with "natural."
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Is Natural a noun or adjective?
"Natural" is primarily an adjective but can also be a noun in certain contexts.
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What is the plural form of Natural?
"Naturals" when referring to certain contexts, e.g., individuals with innate abilities.
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Is Natural a negative or positive word?
"Natural" is neutral but often seen positively in contexts emphasizing authenticity or purity.
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Is Natural a countable noun?
When used as a noun, it can be countable, e.g., "naturals" referring to talented individuals.
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What is the second form of Natural?
Not applicable as "Natural" is primarily an adjective.
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What is a stressed syllable in Natural?
The stress is on the first syllable, "Nat."
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Which determiner is used with Natural?
Determiners like "this" or "that" can be used depending on the context.
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Which article is used with Natural?
Both "a" and "the" can be used, depending on the context.
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Is the Natural term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically in contexts.
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What is another term for Natural?
Another term could be "organic" or "inherent."
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What is the opposite of Natural?
The opposite could be "artificial" or "synthetic."
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What is the third form of Natural?
Not applicable as "Natural" is primarily an adjective.
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What part of speech is Natural?
"Natural" is primarily an adjective and can also be a noun.
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What is the first form of Natural?
"Natural" itself, when used as an adjective.
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How is Natural used in a sentence?
Example: "The natural landscape of the countryside is calming and picturesque."
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
