nonnatural
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not produced by or existing in nature; artificial or contrived.
- Not in accordance with what is considered normal or expected in the natural world; supernatural or metaphysical.
Usage
The adjective "nonnatural" describes something that originates from human agency or abstract principles rather than from the natural, physical world. It often carries a formal or academic tone.
Examples
- The philosopher argued that moral values are nonnatural properties, not reducible to physical facts.
- The artist used nonnatural colors, like bright purple and neon green, to paint the landscape, creating a dreamlike effect.
- Some theories in physics explore nonnatural explanations for phenomena that current laws cannot adequately describe.
Advanced Usage
- In philosophy (especially moral philosophy), "nonnatural" is a technical term. Nonnaturalism is the meta-ethical view that ethical sentences express propositions that are not derived from or reducible to natural facts (e.g., biological, psychological, sociological).
- G.E. Moore's argument that "good" is a simple, nonnatural property is a foundational text in ethical nonnaturalism.
Variants and Related Words
- Nonnaturalism (noun): The philosophical doctrine, especially in ethics, that posits the existence of nonnatural properties or facts.
- Nonnaturalistic (adjective): Describing an approach, representation, or style that does not aim to imitate nature. (e.g., ).
Synonyms
- Artificial
- Supernatural
- Metaphysical
- Unnatural
- Contrived
Antonyms
- Natural
- Organic
- Normal
Adjective
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existing outside of or not in accordance with nature
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find transcendental motives for sublunary action-Aldous Huxley
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