adj
naturalistic
Naturalistic (adj) means looking natural and true to life.
adj
1
Looking natural and true to life.
"Each core autistic participant engaged in three naturalistic conversations around the topic of loneliness with: (1) a familiar, chosen conversation partner; (2) a non-autistic stranger and (3) an autistic stranger."
— Gemma L. Williams, Mutual (Mis)understanding: Reframing Autistic Pragmatic “Impairments (2021)
2
Happening in an ordinary, everyday setting rather than a controlled or clinical one.
3
Relating to recreational rather than therapeutic use, and taken by oneself.
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Etymology
Formed from natural and -istic.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for naturalistic
holistic
sadistic
artistic
autistic
logistic
heuristic
statistic
realistic
ballistic
hedonistic
linguistic
futuristic
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of naturalistic?
"naturalistic" (adj) means looking natural and true to life.
What is another word for naturalistic?
Other words for "naturalistic" include realistic.
What are the different meanings of naturalistic?
"naturalistic" has 3 main meanings: 1. Looking natural and true to life; 2. Happening in an ordinary, everyday setting rather than a controlled or clinical one; 3. Relating to recreational rather than therapeutic use, and taken by oneself.
