nature nature /ˈneɪtʃɝ/

noun

1. () The essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized  ( nature )
   the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
    It is the nature of fire to burn
   it is the nature of fire to burn
    The true nature of jealousy
   the true nature of jealousy
   
2. () A causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe  ( nature )
   a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe
    The laws of nature
   the laws of nature
    Nature has seen to it that men are stronger than women
   nature has seen to it that men are stronger than women
   
   
3. () The natural physical world including plants and animals and landscapes etc.  ( nature )
   the natural physical world including plants and animals and landscapes etc.
    They tried to preserve nature as they found it
   they tried to preserve nature as they found it
   
   
4. () The complex of emotional and intellectual attributes that determine a person's characteristic actions and reactions  ( nature )
   the complex of emotional and intellectual attributes that determine a person's characteristic actions and reactions
    It is his nature to help others
   it is his nature to help others
   
5. A particular type of thing  ( nature )
   a particular type of thing
    Problems of this type are very difficult to solve
   problems of this type are very difficult to solve
    He's interested in trains and things of that nature
   he's interested in trains and things of that nature
    Matters of a personal nature
   matters of a personal nature