Nature

Nature

Definition of Nature:

: the physical world and everything in it (such as plants, animals, mountains, oceans, stars, etc.)
 that is not made by people
: the natural forces that control what happens in the world

: the way that a person or animal behaves : the character or personality of a person or animal

Full definition of Nature:

1

a :  the inherent character or basic constitution of a person or thing :  essence

b :  disposition, temperament

2

a :  a creative and controlling force in the universe

b :  an inner force or the sum of such forces in an individual

3:  a kind or class usually distinguished by fundamental or essential characteristics 

4:  the physical constitution or drives of an organism; especially :  an excretory organ

 or function —used in phrases like the call of nature

5:  a spontaneous attitude (as of generosity)

6:  the external world in its entirety

7

a :  humankind's original or natural condition

b :  a simplified mode of life resembling this condition

8:  the genetically controlled qualities of an organism

Example of Nature:

1. He devoted himself to the study of nature.

2. That is a color not found in nature.

3. Hunger is nature's way of telling you to eat.

4. Gravity is one of the basic laws of nature.

5. The differences in their natures was easy to see.

6. She's very competitive by nature.