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The natural world; that which consists of all things unaffected by or predating human technology, production, and design. (Compare ecosystem.)
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Nature never lies (i.e. tells untruths).
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The innate characteristics of a thing. What something will tend by its own constitution, to be or do. Distinct from what might be expected or intended.
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The summary of everything that has to do with biological, chemical and physical states and events in the physical universe.
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Conformity to that which is natural, as distinguished from that which is artificial, or forced, or remote from actual experience.
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Kind, sort; character; quality.
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Physical constitution or existence; the vital powers; the natural life.
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Natural affection or reverence.