In a way that happens in nature and is not artificial. It can also mean 'of course' or 'as you would expect' in everyday speech.
From 'natural' + '-ly', forming an adverb. 'Natural' comes from Latin 'naturalis', from 'natura' meaning 'birth, character, the natural world'.
When we say 'naturally!' to mean 'of course', we’re really saying 'that follows the nature of things'. The word quietly connects everyday expectations with the laws and patterns of the natural world.
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