Natural (mathematics)

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The term natural in mathematics is loosely used to mean God-given, independent of choices, and as might be suggested. However, these generic uses have led to some very precise definitions for the term, in various contexts.

In category theory

Natural transformation

Natural isomorphism

In number theory

Natural number