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nature
[ney-cher]
noun
the material world, especially as surrounding humankind and existing independently of human activities.
the natural world as it exists without human beings or civilization.
In nature, wild dogs hunt in packs.
the elements of the natural world, as mountains, trees, animals, or rivers.
The abandoned power plant was reclaimed by nature, covered in overgrowth and home to feral animals.
natural scenery.
Tourists at the resort are surrounded by nature.
the universe, with all its phenomena.
Conservation of energy is a universal law of nature.
the sum total of the forces at work throughout the universe.
reality, as distinguished from any effect of art.
a portrait true to nature.
the particular combination of qualities belonging to a person, animal, thing, or class by birth, origin, or constitution; native or inherent character.
human nature.
the instincts or inherent tendencies directing conduct.
a man of good nature.
character, kind, or sort.
two books of the same nature.
characteristic disposition; temperament: an evil nature.
a self-willed nature;
an evil nature.
the original, natural, uncivilized condition of humankind.
the biological functions or the urges to satisfy their requirements.
a primitive, wild condition; an uncultivated state.
a simple, uncluttered mode of life without the conveniences or distractions of civilization.
a return to nature.
(initial capital letter, italics)a prose work (1836), by Ralph Waldo Emerson, expounding transcendentalism.
Theology.the moral state as unaffected by grace.
nature
/ ˈԱɪʃə /
noun
the fundamental qualities of a person or thing; identity or essential character
(often capital, esp when personified) the whole system of the existence, arrangement, forces, and events of all physical life that are not controlled by man
all natural phenomena and plant and animal life, as distinct from man and his creations
a wild primitive state untouched by man or civilization
natural unspoilt scenery or countryside
disposition or temperament
tendencies, desires, or instincts governing behaviour
the normal biological needs or urges of the body
sort; kind; character
the real appearance of a person or thing
a painting very true to nature
accepted standards of basic morality or behaviour
biology the complement of genetic material that partly determines the structure of an organism; genotype Compare nurture
sympathy and fondness for one's own people or native place
she is full of nature
unnatural or immoral
essentially or innately
informalthe need to urinate or defecate
using natural models in drawing, painting, etc
essentially the same as; by way of
nature
The world and its naturally occurring phenomena, together with all of the physical laws that govern them.
Living organisms and their environments.
Other 51Թ Forms
- naturelike adjective
- antinature adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nature1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
That Davis exhibited but ultimately painted over the other two works in his geometric series might suggest some dissatisfaction with their admittedly obscure nature.
The audit criticised the "failure" of the authorities to "understand" the nature and scale of the problem to date.
"While some Israeli officials argue that these attacks aimed to strengthen the US leverage in the diplomatic path, it is clear their timing and large-scale nature was intended to completely derail talks."
The allusive nature of “Fox” and its twist ending shows how greatness that comes from awfulness can be inconveniently, unquestioningly good.
"We don't know the nature of the relationship or if they actually knew each other," said Evans.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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