(uncountable, often capitalized) The way things are, the totality of all things in the physical universe and their order, especially the physical world in contrast to spiritual realms and flora and fauna as distinct from human conventions, art, and technology.

(obsolete) To endow with natural qualities.

plural of nature

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of nature

(in combination) Having or possessing the specified disposition or temperament.

simple past tense and past participle of nature

The sum of natural forces reified and considered as a sentient being, will, or principle.

Existing in the nature of a person or thing; innate, not acquired or learned. / Normally associated with a particular person or thing; inherently related to the nature of a thing or creature.

(now rare) A native inhabitant of a place, country etc. / (music) A note that is not or is no longer to be modified by an accidental. / (music) The symbol ♮ used to indicate such a natural note.

(colloquial, dialect) Naturally; in a natural manner.