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natural language

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any human language that has evolved naturally in a community, usually in contrast to computer programming languages, to controlled natural languages, and to constructed languages such as Esperanto (although constructed languages are subject to change by natural forces among fluent speakers).

countable, retronym, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“Although some computer programs are now widely regarded as having passed the Turing test⟳, it is clear to discerning humans that they still do not use⟳ natural language in the same way that sane humans do, as they often spew nonsense, albeit well-formed linguistically, and they cannot engage⟳ in some important kinds of original thought.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

natural language processing natural language understanding natural law natural leaven natural life sentence natural light

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