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nature
noun (TYPE) /ˈneɪ.tʃər/
/-tʃɚ/ Definition
C1 [S or U] the type or main characteristic of something: What was the nature of his inquiry? Motor-racing is by nature a dangerous sport.Conditions and characteristics be in the nature of things › to be usual and expected: There are problems in every relationship - it's in the nature of things.Habitual and customary
(Definition of nature noun (TYPE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -ability suffix
- -age suffix (STATE)
- -ance suffix
- -ancy suffix
- -ity suffix
- -ive suffix
- ambience noun
- character noun (QUALITY)
- complexion noun (CHARACTER)
- condition noun (STATE)
- feature noun (QUALITY)
- hallmark noun (CHARACTERISTIC)
- in the shape of sth idiom
- local colour noun
- mien noun
- respect noun (FEATURE)
- shape noun (CONDITION)
- streak noun (CHARACTERISTIC)
- tenor noun (CHARACTER)
- vein noun (LAYER)
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