C1nounnaturesociety
US/ˈneɪ.tʃər/
UK/ˈneɪ.tʃə/
the basic character of a person or thing; also plants, animals and the physical world not made by people
More often (noun): plants, animals and the physical world that people did not make
In context
The exact nature of the problem is still unclear.
It's not in her nature to complain, even when she's exhausted.
Because of the sensitive nature of the case, the names were not published.
Words that go with nature
noun + preposition
- nature ofScientists are still studying the nature of dark matter.
adjective + noun
- human natureIt's only human nature to want to be liked.
- true natureHe finally showed his true nature when he lost the game.
- sensitive natureGiven the sensitive nature of the documents, they were kept locked.
- second natureAfter a few weeks, driving on the left became second nature.
- complex natureThe report explains the complex nature of the conflict.