Nature: meaning, definitions and examples

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nature

 

[ หˆneษชtสƒษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in the wild

The phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations.

Synonyms

environment, mother nature, natural world

Examples of usage

  • The beauty of nature is unparalleled.
  • We must protect nature for future generations.
  • The power of nature can be both awe-inspiring and terrifying.
Context #2 | Noun

innate or essential qualities

Inherent or essential qualities or character of something, especially when seen as a force shaping the natural world.

Synonyms

character, essence, quality

Examples of usage

  • The nature of human beings is complex and multifaceted.
  • The nature of the problem required a creative solution.
Context #3 | Verb

archaic

To be of a particular kind; to have a particular character or quality.

Synonyms

characterize, qualify

Examples of usage

  • The tree natured with great resilience.

Translations

Translations of the word "nature" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น natureza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเค•เฅƒเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Natur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ alam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั€ะพะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ natura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‡ช็„ถ (ใ—ใœใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nature

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ naturaleza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doฤŸa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž์—ฐ (์ž์—ฐ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุจูŠุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญroda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญroda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‡ช็„ถ (zรฌrรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ narava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรกttรบra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฑะธา“ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™biษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ naturaleza

Word origin

The word 'nature' originated from the Latin word 'natura', meaning birth or character. In ancient times, nature was often associated with the natural world, the essence of living beings, and the inherent qualities of things. Over time, the concept of nature has evolved to encompass a broader understanding of the physical world and its systems. Today, nature is celebrated for its beauty, diversity, and importance to human well-being.

See also: natural, naturally, supernaturally.