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WordBand 4.5–5.5Core (NGSL)
natural
/ˈnætʃəɹəl/
noun1 of 2
not made by humans; without human intervention
- “Original sentences are more likely to sound natural than translations.”Tatoeba
- “Evolutionary anthropology is based in natural science and social science.”Tatoeba
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adjective2 of 2
That exists and evolved within the confines of an ecosystem.
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rainforestnounA thick tropical forest where it rains a great deal.
fragmentationnounThe breaking of something whole into small separate parts.
take responsibilityTo accept that something is your duty or fault.
thawverbTo change from frozen to liquid, or to become warm enough for ice to melt.
earthquakenounA sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement deep in the Earth.
tundranounA cold, flat region with frozen soil where no trees can grow.
Source: New General Service List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR)