natal Meaning & Definition
/ˈneɪtəl/
What Does Natal Mean?
As an adjective, natal means Of or relating to birth.
Natal: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈneɪtəl/ |
| Comparative / superlative | more natal, most natal |
Natal Definition (Adjective)
- Of or relating to birth.
Sea turtles return to their natal beaches to nest.
Adjective
- Of or relating to the buttocks.
Synonyms of Natal
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Natal synonyms and antonyms →Natal in a Sentence
Sea turtles return to their natal beaches to nest.
Word Forms & Grammar
natal
natal (comparative more natal, superlative most natal)
Words That Rhyme With Natal
Origin of Natal
Origin 1: From Middle English natal, natale (“native, one’s own; inherited; presiding over birthdays or births”), from Classical Latin nātālis (“natal”), from nātus, perfect active participle of nāscor (“to be born”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁-.[1][2] Doublet of nada, Natal, née, and Noel.
Origin 2: From Classical Latin natis (“rump”) + -al.[3]