nature
Cross references:
1. type
na.ture \'na--ch*r\ n [ME, fr. MF, fr. L natura, fr. natus, pp. of nasci to
be born] - more at NATION 1a: the inherent character or basic constitution
of a person or thing : (MESSENCE 1b: DISPOSITION, TEMPERAMENT 2a: a
creative and controlling force in the universe 2b: an inner force or the
sum of such forces in an individual 3: general character : KIND {acts of a
ceremonial ~} 4: the physical constitution or drives of an organism 5: a
spontaneous attitude (as of generosity) 6: the external world in its
entirety 7a: man's original or natural condition 7b: a simplified mode of
life resembling this condition 8: natural scenery