the sort of newspaper dealing in sensational stories
nature may imply inherent, essential resemblance rather than obvious or superficial likenesses.
two problems of a similar nature
description implies a group marked by agreement in all details belonging to a type as described or defined.
not all acts of that description are actually illegal
character implies a group marked by distinctive likenesses peculiar to the type.
research on the subject so far has been of an elementary character
Example Sentences
He devoted himself to the study of nature. That is a color not found in nature. Hunger is nature's way of telling you to eat. Gravity is one of the basic laws of nature. She's very competitive by nature.
Recent Examples on the WebMueller’s father was a mathematician, and he is fascinated by the Fibonacci Sequence, a mathematical formula named for a medieval mathematician that describes forms found in nature. Dirk Sutro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Experience art in nature with sculptures sited across 40 acres of park, lake and woodland. Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 On a lighter note, the Clintons talked about simple pleasures to help detox from technology, like taking walks in nature and gardening. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 Experts believe the disease is autoimmune in nature because the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy parts of the body and damages the protective insulation, known as myelin, that forms around nerves. Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 9 Sep. 2022 Two forms of the virus can cause paralysis, one of them being the wild poliovirus found in nature. Brianna Abbott, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 In addition to the clips, Cousins includes views of various locations around the world — Times Square, India, Hong Kong — a reminder that moviegoing, as well as moviemaking, is global in nature. Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Chitin and its derivative chitosan are natural polymers found in crustaceans and elsewhere in nature. Miriam Fauzia, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022 Finally, encourage her to go on outings with friends, be with animals or little kids, and move in nature. Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin natura, from natus, past participle of nasci to be born — more at nation