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naturally (adv.)

late 13c., "inherently, intrinsically, characteristically," from natural (adj.) + -ly (2). From late 14c. as "in accord with natural law;" also "normally; usually, expectedly; as a matter of course, consequently, understandably." The notion is "as a natural result." From early 15c. as "without artificial assistance, by a natural process."

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Definitions of naturally from WordNet

naturally (adv.)
as might be expected;
naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill
Synonyms: of course / course
naturally (adv.)
according to nature; by natural means; without artificial help;
naturally grown flowers
naturally (adv.)
through inherent nature;
he was naturally lazy
Synonyms: by nature
naturally (adv.)
in a natural or normal manner;
speak naturally and easily
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