nature

Plural

natures

1. 1.The way things are, the totality of all things in the physical universe and their order, especially the physical world in contrast to spiritual realms and flora and fauna as distinct from human conventions, art, and technology.

   • Nature has caprices which art cannot imitate.
   • Nature’s logic was too horrid for him to care for.
   • The laws of nature are written in the language of mathematics.

2. 2.The particular way someone or something is, especially

   • It's not in my nature to steal.
   • A dispute of this nature caused mischief.
   • Couples bitching at each other is human nature.

3. 3.The vital functions or strength of someone or something, especially (now dialect) as requiring nourishment or careful maintenance or (medicine) as a force of regeneration without special treatment.

   • My iron’s just comin’ to natur’.
   • The prison allowance will not support nature.
   • Nature is unable to repair the extensive injury.

4. 4.A requirement or powerful impulse of the body's physical form, especially

   • He withdrew from the Company to ease Nature.
   • She had no nature, nor indeed any passion but that of money.
   • Every time I felt nature for her, she would rub something on her hands and face to take away my nature.

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• natural