naturelike

na·ture

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ney-cher]
- /ˈneɪ tʃər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ney-cher]
- /ˈneɪ tʃər/

Definitions of naturelike word

noun naturelike the material world, especially as surrounding humankind and existing independently of human activities. 1
noun naturelike the natural world as it exists without human beings or civilization: In nature, wild dogs hunt in packs. 1
noun naturelike the elements of the natural world, as mountains, trees, animals, or rivers: The abandoned power plant was reclaimed by nature, covered in overgrowth and home to feral animals. 1
noun naturelike natural scenery: Tourists at the resort are surrounded by nature. 1
noun naturelike the universe, with all its phenomena: Conservation of energy is a universal law of nature. 1
noun naturelike the sum total of the forces at work throughout the universe. 1

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Origin of naturelike

First appearance:

before 1200

One of the 9% oldest English words

1200-50; Middle English natur(e) < Old French < Latin nātūra conditions of birth, quality, character, natural order, world, equivalent to nāt(us) (past participle of nāscī to be born) + -ūra -ure

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Parts of speech for Naturelike

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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naturelike popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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