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CONNATURAL

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does connatural mean? 

CONNATURAL (adjective)
  The adjective CONNATURAL has 2 senses:

1. similar in natureplay

2. normally existing at birthplay

  Familiarity information: CONNATURAL used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


CONNATURAL (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Similar in nature

Context example:

and mix with our connatural dust

Similar:

similar (marked by correspondence or resemblance)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Normally existing at birth

Synonyms:

connatural; inborn; inbred

Context example:

mankind's connatural sense of the good

Similar:

native (belonging to one by birth)


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