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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:

Adverbs

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:

Adverbs

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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