transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈnā-chər ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin natura, from natus, past participle of nasci to be born — more at nation
Date: 14th century
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
documents of a confidential nature
acts of a ceremonial nature
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
9. : natural scenery
Synonyms: see type