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nature

/ nature /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the complex of emotional and intellectual attributes that determine a person''s characteristic actions and reactions
"it is his nature to help others"
Type of:
trait
Kinds of:
animality animal nature disposition temperament complexion
Has parts:
personality
noun Sense 2
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
"it is the nature of fire to burn"
"the true nature of jealousy"
Type of:
quality
noun Sense 3
a particular type of thing
"problems of this type are very difficult to solve"
"he''s interested in trains and things of that nature"
"matters of a personal nature"
Type of:
type
noun Sense 4
the natural physical world including plants and animals and landscapes etc.
"they tried to preserve nature as they found it"
Type of:
universe existence creation
noun Sense 5
a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe
"the laws of nature"
"nature has seen to it that men are stronger than women"
Type of:
causal agent cause causal agency
Semantic Complexity
83%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
15
Times Searched
3
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trait animality animal nature disposition temperament complexion quality type universe existence creation causal agent