nature — the physical world and everything in it that is not made by humans
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the physical world and everything in it that is not made by humans
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈneɪtʃər/
Example Sentences
- My cat's nature is to sleep 20 hours a day and judge me for the remaining 4.
- She loves nature so much that she has more plant friends than human friends.
- The nature of teenagers is to roll their eyes at everything their parents say.
nature
NOUN[/ˈneɪtʃər/]
the physical world and everything in it that is not made by humans
Nature surrounds the hikers with forests, mountains, and flowing rivers.
Nature's teacher guides every creature.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'natura', which evolved from the verb 'nasci' meaning 'to be born'. The term originally denoted the essential character or innate qualities of something—literally, 'that which is born with' or 'naturally existing'.
Breakdown
natura (birth, character, essence) ← nasci (to be born). The root nasci combines with the suffix -ura to form natura, expressing the concept of inherent or natural qualities present from birth.
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📝Examples
“My cat's nature is to sleep 20 hours a day and judge me for the remaining 4.”
“She loves nature so much that she has more plant friends than human friends.”
“The nature of teenagers is to roll their eyes at everything their parents say.”
“Many people find peace in nature away from the busy city life.”
“It's important to understand the nature of the problem before solving it.”
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