nature study

na·ture stud·y

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ney-cher stuhd-ee]
- /ˈneɪ tʃər ˈstʌd i/
- /ˈneɪtʃə(r) ˈstʌdi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ney-cher stuhd-ee]
- /ˈneɪ tʃər ˈstʌd i/

Definitions of nature study words

noun nature study the study of plants and animals, especially by amateurs. 1
noun nature study learning about nature through direct experience 1
uncountable noun nature study Nature study is the study of animals and plants by looking at them directly, for example when it is taught to young children. 0
noun nature study the study of the natural world, esp animals and plants, by direct observation at an elementary level 0
noun nature study the study of plant and animal life by direct observation, esp. in an elementary, nontechnical manner 0

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Origin of nature study

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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nature study popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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