Nature

• Main Entry: na·ture
• Pronunciation: \ˈnā-chər\
• Function: noun
• Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin natura, from natus, past participle of nasci to be born — more at nation
• Date: 14th century
• 1 a : the inherent character or basic constitution of a person or thing : essence b : disposition, temperament
  2 a : a creative and controlling force in the universe b : an inner force or the sum of such forces in an individual
  3 : a kind or class usually distinguished by fundamental or essential characteristics nature> nature>
  4 : the physical constitution or drives of an organism; especially : an excretory organ or function —used in phrases like the call of nature
  5 : a spontaneous attitude (as of generosity)
  6 : the external world in its entirety
  7 a : humankind's original or natural condition b : a simplified mode of life resembling this condition
  8 : the genetically controlled qualities of an organism
  9 : natural scenery