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UNNATURALLY
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I. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a manner at variance with what is natural or normal
Example:
The early Church not unnaturally adopted the position that failure to see the messianic character of his work was really caused by the people's own blindness
Classified under:
Antonym:
naturally (as might be expected)
Pertainym:
unnatural (not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not according to nature; not by natural means
Example:
artificially induced conditions
Synonyms:
artificially; by artificial means; unnaturally
Classified under:
Sense 3
Meaning:
In an unnatural way
Example:
his other arm lay across his chest, unnaturally, as if placed there deliberately, for a purpose
Classified under:
Adverbs
Antonym:
naturally (in a natural or normal manner)
Pertainym:
unnatural (speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression)
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