1. An intuitive or instinctive grasp of something without formal instruction or explicit explanation
Children have a natural understanding of rhythm and music.
As crianças têm uma compreensão natural de ritmo e música.
2. A mutual, implicit agreement or shared perception between people without verbal communication
There was a natural understanding between the two old friends about what needed to be done.
Havia uma compreensão natural entre os dois velhos amigos sobre o que precisava ser feito.
3. An inborn capacity to comprehend or perceive something
She has a natural understanding of human psychology.
Ela tem uma compreensão natural da psicologia humana.