NATURE

n. 1 quality, properties, features, character, personality, make-up, essence, constitution, identity, attributes, disposition, temperament, complexion Only detailed analysis will reveal the nature of this compound It is not in his nature to be envious. 2 universe, cosmos, world, creation, environment Science fiction deals with phenomena and contrivances that defy the laws of nature 3 scenery, countryside, wildness, primitiveness, simplicity I often enjoyed sitting by the river, communing with nature 4 kind, variety, description, sort, class, category, type, genre, species; stamp, cast, mould, feather, kidney, colour, stripe The duties of the position are largely of a ceremonial nature 5 by nature. See naturally, 2, above.