English Explanatory Dictionary

unnatural

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Not natural.
  2. Not occurring in nature, the environment or atmosphere
  3. Going against nature; perverse.
noun
  1. One who is unnatural, against nature, perverse.

Pronunciation

/ʌnˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-unnatural.wav

Word forms

unnatural more unnatural most unnatural unnaturals

Etymology

From Middle English unnatural, unnaturel, equivalent to un- + natural.

Synonyms

contranatural

Antonyms

natural

Derived words

unnatural selection unnaturally unnaturalness
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