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naturally

naturally

46 1.1
Grown or made without help from people
  • adverb
  • /ˈnæʧərəli/
translation icon : de forma natural
  • Fish can thrive naturally in their habitats without any human intervention.
  • naturally occurring
  • grow naturally
  • evolve naturally

That's coffee that's grown naturally in Brookline, MA.

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Examples

  • Testosterone is an androgen produced naturally by males in the testes.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Because of the size of this cave and the naturally occurring energy vortex here, this cave would be considered one of the most powerful and sacred sites in the entire region.

  • In four to six days, the dead cells will naturally start falling off from your feet.

  • And the animal will die naturally.

  • I grew up in the ocean, and I got to see sharks for what they naturally were, which is absolutely beautiful and fascinating.

  • You could conceive naturally a thousand times and never get such a result.

  • Mutation happens naturally in evolution... due to environmental conditions.

  • In fermentation, acid is naturally produced which will keep the bad bacteria from growth.

  • This protein is found naturally in foods like broccoli, fish, milk and kale.

  • Endocannabinoids are a set of naturally occurring brain substances that impact mood, learning, appetite, and brain plasticity.

    Academic text (2015)

Antonyms

58 4.4

In a way made by people rather than by nature

12 4.7

In a way that seems strange or not natural

Compounds

Found in nature without being made or changed by people

How Natural

naturally
46 1.1
artificially
58 4.4

Surface Forms

naturally positive

Morphology

naturally = natural (transparent) = nature + al + ly

Regular adverbial formation from 'natural' indicating compliance with nature or absence of artificial aid.

Etymology

The word naturally comes from nature, meaning 'the natural world' or 'not made by people'. So we use naturally for things that happen or are made without human help, like plants that grow on their own.