naturals
Pronunciation: [ˈnæʧərəlz]
Word
Context: "mathematics"
(noun) natural numbers are the numbers we use for counting. They start at 1 and go up: 1, 2, 3, and so on. They do not include zero or negative numbers.
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The natural numbers are used to count how many apples are in the basket.
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Negative numbers are not considered naturals; you can't count something using -1 apples.
Example
What is the smallest natural number?
Context: "talent or ability"
(noun) a natural is someone who seems to have a special talent or skill very easily, without needing a lot of training. It's like when someone can sing beautifully without taking lessons.
Example
She is a natural at playing the piano; she learned to play very quickly.
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He's not a natural at sports, but he practices hard to improve.
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Do you think anyone can be a natural at art?
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