nature

Meanings

• noun

  The natural world, including plants, animals, and physical features such as mountains, rivers, and forests.

  - "The beauty of nature never fails to amaze me."
  - "We went on a hike through the forest, taking in the sights and sounds of nature."
  - "The painter captured the essence of nature in his landscape painting."

• noun

  A particular characteristic, attribute, or quality.

  - "The nature of the problem requires a creative solution."
  - "His nature is to be kind and generous."
  - "The nature of the glass is fragile."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈneɪtʃə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈneɪtʃɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

quintessence , whatness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nature
nature's fate , creature , rue , mature , lature , cature , adverse , verse

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Variants

List of all variants of nature that leads to same result
nature , natures , nature preserve , nature reserve , nature trail , call of nature , crime against nature , force of nature , freak of nature , freaks of nature , human nature , human natures , Mother Nature , Mother Natures

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Latin 'natura', meaning birth, which evolved to mean the essence or character of something.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nature' is derived from the Latin word 'natura', which means 'birth'.

2. The study of nature is called natural history.

3. The oldest known written record of the word 'nature' is from a Sumerian text dating back to around 2500 BC.

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Related Concepts

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1. Environment: The surroundings in which a person, animal, or plant lives. Nature and environment are related concepts, as nature is a part of the environment.

2. Ecology: The study of the relationships between living organisms and their physical environment.

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Culture

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Nature has been a source of inspiration and reflection for many cultures throughout history. In literature, nature is often used as a metaphor for emotions and the passage of time. In art, nature is a popular subject for landscapes and still lifes. In music, nature is often used as a theme in folk and classical music.

How to Memorize "nature"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a forest scene with trees, animals, and a clear blue sky.
   - Visualize the texture of a leaf, the shape of a tree trunk, and the sound of birds chirping.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nature' with the feeling of being outdoors and surrounded by natural beauty.
   - Think of the word 'nurture' and how it relates to the care and growth of living things.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Nice Trees Are Beautiful' to help remember the definition of nature as the natural world.

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