natures
|na-ture|
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/ˈneɪ.tʃɚ/
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/ˈneɪ.tʃə/
(nature)
inherent qualities
Etymology
'nature' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'natura', where 'natura' meant 'birth' or 'constitution'.
'nature' passed into Old French as 'nature' and then into Middle English as 'nature', retaining a similar form before becoming modern English 'nature'.
Initially, it meant 'birth' or 'the essential constitution', and over time it broadened to the modern senses of 'the natural world' and 'inherent character or qualities'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the basic or inherent qualities and character of a person or thing
People's natures shape how they react to stress.
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Noun 2
an innate disposition; inborn tendencies
Their natures made them natural competitors rather than collaborators.
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Noun 3
the kind, type, or category of something (often used in plural after modifiers: 'of different natures')
The committee addressed problems of various natures.
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Noun 4
the natural world and its phenomena (less commonly used in plural but can appear in contexts contrasting human-made vs natural)
Conservation efforts must respect the different natures of local ecosystems.
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Last updated: 2025/09/13 14:11