naturalistic
|nat-u-ral-is-tic|
/ˌnætʃərəˈlɪstɪk/
imitating nature
Etymology
'naturalistic' originates from the Latin word 'natura,' meaning 'nature.'
'Naturalistic' evolved from the Latin 'naturalis,' which became 'naturalistic' in modern English.
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to nature,' but over time it evolved to include the imitation of nature in art and philosophy.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or imitating nature or the natural world.
The artist's naturalistic style captures the beauty of the landscape.
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Adjective 2
in philosophy, pertaining to the belief that everything arises from natural properties and causes, and supernatural or spiritual explanations are excluded or discounted.
Naturalistic explanations are often used in scientific studies.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41