| nature | |
| 1. n. The natural world; that which consists of all things unaffected by or predating human technology, production, and design. E.G. the ecosystem, the natural environment, virgin ground, unmodified species | |
| Nature never lies (i.e. tells untruths). | |
| 2. n. The innate characteristics of a thing. What something will tend by its own constitution, to be or do. Distinct from what might be expected or intended. | |
| 3. n. The summary of everything that has to do with biological, chemical and physical states and events in the physical universe. | |
| 4. n. Conformity to that which is natural, as distinguished from that which is artificial, or forced, or remote from actual experience. | |
| 5. n. Kind, sort; character; quality. | |
| 6. n. (obsolete) Physical constitution or existence; the vital powers; the natural life. | |
| 7. n. (obsolete) Natural affection or reverence. | |
| 8. v. (obsolete) To endow with natural qualities. | |
