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 nature nature /ˈneɪtʃɝ/

noun

  1. () The essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized  ( nature )
    the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
     It is the nature of fire to burn
    it is the nature of fire to burn
     The true nature of jealousy
    the true nature of jealousy
  2. () A causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe  ( nature )
    a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe
     The laws of nature
    the laws of nature
     Nature has seen to it that men are stronger than women
    nature has seen to it that men are stronger than women
  3. () The natural physical world including plants and animals and landscapes etc.  ( nature )
    the natural physical world including plants and animals and landscapes etc.
     They tried to preserve nature as they found it
    they tried to preserve nature as they found it
  4. () The complex of emotional and intellectual attributes that determine a person's characteristic actions and reactions  ( nature )
    the complex of emotional and intellectual attributes that determine a person's characteristic actions and reactions
     It is his nature to help others
    it is his nature to help others
  5. A particular type of thing  ( nature )
    a particular type of thing
     Problems of this type are very difficult to solve
    problems of this type are very difficult to solve
     He's interested in trains and things of that nature
    he's interested in trains and things of that nature
     Matters of a personal nature
    matters of a personal nature