adj
Uncommon
natal
NAY-tuhl
Natal (adj) means relating to birth or the time and place someone was born. Example: “Astrologers talk about your natal chart, based on the exact moment of your birth.”
adj
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Relating to birth or the time and place someone was born.
"Sea turtles return to their natal beaches to nest."
"Astrologers talk about your natal chart, based on the exact moment of your birth."
"The clinic specializes in natal and postnatal care for new mothers."
"The constituents of the nation are a land and a people: the "natal", which is not necessarily innate, and the "popular," which is not necessarily pregiven."
— Gilles Deleuze, Félix Guattari (1987)
How to use natal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with birth — often paired with other words like "prenatal" (before birth) or "postnatal" (after birth).
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Common pairings
natal chart
natal care
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Word forms
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- more natal
- Superlative
- most natal
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Astrologers talk about your _____ chart, based on the exact moment of your birth.
Etymology
From Latin natalis, "of birth," from natus, "born" — the same root that gives us "nation," "native," and "nativity."
Rhymes for natal
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What does “natal” mean?
The word “natal” means relating to birth or the time and place someone was born. In plain terms, having to do with birth — often paired with other words like "prenatal" (before birth) or "postnatal" (after birth).
How do you pronounce “natal”?
“Natal” is pronounced NAY-tuhl (/ˈneɪtəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “natal” in a sentence?
Here is “natal” used in a sentence: “Astrologers talk about your natal chart, based on the exact moment of your birth.”
What part of speech is “natal”?
“Natal” is an adjective.
Where does the word “natal” come from?
The word “natal” comes from Latin. From Latin natalis, "of birth," from natus, "born" — the same root that gives us "nation," "native," and "nativity.".
Is “natal” a common word?
“Natal” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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