Natal
/ˈneɪtəl/
Definitions
Relating to birth or the time or place of one's birth.
/ˈneɪtəl/
Relating to birth or the place where one was born.
The doctor discussed the importance of prenatal vitamins.
💡 Simply: Natal is like talking about your birthday or where you were born! It's all about the beginning of your life.
👶 For kids: When something is "natal", it means it has to do with being born or where you were born!
More Examples
The natal chart can be used to discover where you belong in life.
The natal hospital provided care for expectant mothers.
How It's Used
"Prenatal care is essential for a healthy pregnancy."
"The natal chart can be used to discover the best cities to move to."
From Latin *nātālis*, meaning "relating to birth", derived from *nātus*, the past participle of *nascī* ("to be born").
The term 'natal' has been used in medical and astrological contexts for centuries, primarily in relation to birth and the influences surrounding it.
Memory tip
Think of "natal" as the starting point - where life begins (birth).
Practice
Word Origin
Root: nātālis