2006-10-20 11:31:32 · 10 answers · asked by Cypher 1 in Environment
As you can see by the many excellent answers above, the terms are used in different ways in different contexts for different reasons.
Both words have many definitions and connotations.
The term "natural food" is part of the debate about what food packagers should be allowed to label their products.
Some people would argue that any food that is packaged is not "natural". Others would say that if it is grown without use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, that then it is natural. Others would argue that since almost all crops have been selectively bred by humans (some for thousands of years) that it is just about impossible to get "natural" crop plants now.
You have to study the context and dig deep to find out what the user of the term is trying to convey by the term.
2006-10-20 11:42:13 · answer #1 · answered by enginerd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Wrestler Is A Guy Who Get's In The Ring And Uses The Technical And The Summisions Have Alotof Holds And Can Wrestle You In Anytipe Of Match An Entertainer Is A Guy Who Get's In The Ring But Is Not Very Good And He Uses Always The Same Moves
2016-05-22 06:00:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think natural means things which are found free in nature i.e they haven't been manipulated. Like something extracted from animals or plants or otherwise found freely in nature.
Artificial means the assembling(obviously by man) or mixing(or anything like that) of simple natural things to give some complex material which is not found freely in nature.
2006-10-20 11:44:55 · answer #3 · answered by the.chosen.one 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ar·ti·fi·cial (ärtə-fĭsh'əl)
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[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin artificiālis, belonging to art, from artificium, craftsmanship; see artifice.]
adjective
Made by humans; produced rather than natural.
Brought about or caused by sociopolitical or other human-generated forces or influences: set up artificial barriers against women and minorities; an artificial economic boom.
Made in imitation of something natural; simulated: artificial teeth.
Not genuine or natural: an artificial smile.
nat·u·ral (năch'ər-əl, năch'rəl)
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[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin nātūrālis, from nātūra, nature; see nature.]
adjective
Present in or produced by nature: a natural pearl.
Of, relating to, or concerning nature: a natural environment.
Conforming to the usual or ordinary course of nature: a natural death.
Not acquired; inherent: Love of power is natural to some people.
Having a particular character by nature: a natural leader.
Biology Not produced or changed artificially; not conditioned: natural immunity; a natural reflex.
Characterized by spontaneity and freedom from artificiality, affectation, or inhibitions. See synonyms at naive
Not altered, treated, or disguised: natural coloring; natural produce.
Faithfully representing nature or life.
Expected and accepted: “In Willie's mind marriage remained the natural and logical sequence to love” (Duff Cooper)
Established by moral certainty or conviction: natural rights.
Being in a state regarded as primitive, uncivilized, or unregenerate.
Related by blood: the natural parents of the child.
Born of unwed parents: a natural child.
Mathematics Of or relating to positive integers, sometimes including zero.
Music
Not sharped or flatted.
Having no sharps or flats.
noun
One having all the qualifications necessary for success: You are a natural for this job.
One suited by nature for a certain purpose or function: She is a natural at mathematics.
Music
The sign (♮) placed before a note to cancel a preceding sharp or flat.
A note so affected.
A yellowish gray to pale orange yellow.
Games A combination in certain card and dice games that wins immediately.
An Afro hairstyle.
2006-10-20 11:41:16 · answer #4 · answered by baxterstuds 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Natural is the real thing and artificial isn't ( a substitute)
2006-10-20 11:41:00 · answer #5 · answered by tiny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
natural = created by nature
artificial = created by man
2006-10-20 11:39:06 · answer #6 · answered by Shawn R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Created by nature vs. created by man.
Check a dictionary.
2006-10-20 11:33:09 · answer #7 · answered by misskate12001 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nat‧u‧ral /ˈnætʃərəl, ˈnætʃrəl/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[nach-er-uhl, nach-ruhl] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. existing in or formed by nature (opposed to artificial): a natural bridge.
2. based on the state of things in nature; constituted by nature: Growth is a natural process.
3. of or pertaining to nature or the universe: natural beauty.
4. of, pertaining to, or occupied with the study of natural science: conducting natural experiments.
5. in a state of nature; uncultivated, as land.
6. growing spontaneously, without being planted or tended by human hand, as vegetation.
7. having undergone little or no processing and containing no chemical additives: natural food; natural ingredients. Compare organic (def. 11).
8. having a real or physical existence, as opposed to one that is spiritual, intellectual, fictitious, etc.
9. of, pertaining to, or proper to the nature or essential constitution: natural ability.
10. proper to the circumstances of the case: a natural result of his greed.
11. free from affectation or constraint: a natural manner.
12. arising easily or spontaneously: a natural courtesy to strangers.
13. consonant with the nature or character of.
14. in accordance with the nature of things: It was natural that he should hit back.
15. based upon the innate moral feeling of humankind: natural justice.
16. in conformity with the ordinary course of nature; not unusual or exceptional.
17. happening in the ordinary or usual course of things, without the intervention of accident, violence, etc.
18. related only by birth; of no legal relationship; illegitimate: a natural son.
19. related by blood rather than by adoption.
20. based on what is learned from nature rather than on revelation.
21. true to or closely imitating nature: a natural representation.
22. unenlightened or unregenerate: the natural man.
23. being such by nature; born such: a natural fool.
24. Music. a. neither sharp nor flat.
b. changed in pitch by the sign ♮.
25. not treated, tanned, refined, etc.; in its original or raw state: natural wood; natural cowhide.
26. (of a horn or trumpet) having neither side holes nor valves.
27. not tinted or colored; undyed.
28. having a pale tannish or grayish-yellow color, as many woods and untreated animal skins.
29. Cards. a. being a card other than a wild card or joker.
b. (of a set or sequence of cards) containing no wild cards.
30. having or showing feelings, as affection, gratitude, or kindness, considered part of basic human nature.
31. Afro (def. 1).
–noun 32. any person or thing that is or is likely or certain to be very suitable to and successful in an endeavor without much training or difficulty.
33. Music. a. a white key on a piano, organ, or the like.
b. the sign ♮, placed before a note, canceling the effect of a previous sharp or flat.
c. a note affected by a ♮, or a tone thus represented.
34. an idiot.
35. Cards. blackjack (def. 2b).
36. Afro (def. 2).
37. (in craps) a winning combination of seven or eleven made on the first cast.
38. a natural substance or a product made with such a substance: an ointment containing mink oil and other naturals.
ar‧ti‧fi‧cial /ˌɑrtəˈfɪʃəl/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ahr-tuh-fish-uhl] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. made by human skill; produced by humans (opposed to natural): artificial flowers.
2. imitation; simulated; sham: artificial vanilla flavoring.
3. lacking naturalness or spontaneity; forced; contrived; feigned: an artificial smile.
4. full of affectation; affected; stilted: artificial manners; artificial speech.
5. made without regard to the particular needs of a situation, person, etc.; imposed arbitrarily; unnatural: artificial rules for dormitory residents.
6. Biology. based on arbitrary, superficial characteristics rather than natural, organic relationships: an artificial system of classification.
7. Jewelry. manufactured to resemble a natural gem, in chemical composition or appearance. Compare assembled, imitation (def. 11), synthetic (def. 6).
2006-10-20 11:35:55 · answer #8 · answered by voidedius 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Natural:
1. existing in or formed by nature (opposed to artificial): a natural bridge.
2. based on the state of things in nature; constituted by nature: Growth is a natural process.
3. of or pertaining to nature or the universe: natural beauty.
4. of, pertaining to, or occupied with the study of natural science: conducting natural experiments.
5. in a state of nature; uncultivated, as land.
6. growing spontaneously, without being planted or tended by human hand, as vegetation.
7. having undergone little or no processing and containing no chemical additives: natural food; natural ingredients. Compare organic (def. 11).
8. having a real or physical existence, as opposed to one that is spiritual, intellectual, fictitious, etc.
9. of, pertaining to, or proper to the nature or essential constitution: natural ability.
10. proper to the circumstances of the case: a natural result of his greed.
11. free from affectation or constraint: a natural manner.
12. arising easily or spontaneously: a natural courtesy to strangers.
13. consonant with the nature or character of.
14. in accordance with the nature of things: It was natural that he should hit back.
15. based upon the innate moral feeling of humankind: natural justice.
16. in conformity with the ordinary course of nature; not unusual or exceptional.
17. happening in the ordinary or usual course of things, without the intervention of accident, violence, etc.
18. related only by birth; of no legal relationship; illegitimate: a natural son.
19. related by blood rather than by adoption.
20. based on what is learned from nature rather than on revelation.
21. true to or closely imitating nature: a natural representation.
22. unenlightened or unregenerate: the natural man.
23. being such by nature; born such: a natural fool.
24. Music. a. neither sharp nor flat.
b. changed in pitch by the sign ♮.
25. not treated, tanned, refined, etc.; in its original or raw state: natural wood; natural cowhide.
26. (of a horn or trumpet) having neither side holes nor valves.
27. not tinted or colored; undyed.
28. having a pale tannish or grayish-yellow color, as many woods and untreated animal skins.
29. Cards. a. being a card other than a wild card or joker.
b. (of a set or sequence of cards) containing no wild cards.
30. having or showing feelings, as affection, gratitude, or kindness, considered part of basic human nature.
31. Afro (def. 1).
–noun 32. any person or thing that is or is likely or certain to be very suitable to and successful in an endeavor without much training or difficulty.
33. Music. a. a white key on a piano, organ, or the like.
b. the sign ♮, placed before a note, canceling the effect of a previous sharp or flat.
c. a note affected by a ♮, or a tone thus represented.
34. an idiot.
35. Cards. blackjack (def. 2b).
36. Afro (def. 2).
37. (in craps) a winning combination of seven or eleven made on the first cast.
38. a natural substance or a product made with such a substance: an ointment containing mink oil and other naturals.
Artificial:
1. made by human skill; produced by humans (opposed to natural): artificial flowers.
2. imitation; simulated; sham: artificial vanilla flavoring.
3. lacking naturalness or spontaneity; forced; contrived; feigned: an artificial smile.
4. full of affectation; affected; stilted: artificial manners; artificial speech.
5. made without regard to the particular needs of a situation, person, etc.; imposed arbitrarily; unnatural: artificial rules for dormitory residents.
6. Biology. based on arbitrary, superficial characteristics rather than natural, organic relationships: an artificial system of classification.
7. Jewelry. manufactured to resemble a natural gem, in chemical composition or appearance. Compare assembled, imitation (def. 11), synthetic (def. 6).
2006-10-20 11:33:56 · answer #9 · answered by Kewy 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
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2006-10-20 11:33:23 · answer #10 · answered by real8988 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋