in nature

idiom

: having such a quality or qualities
Her writing is humorous in nature.

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Officer determined that the incident was entirely civil in nature and both parties were advised of options to better communicate. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 Most of that news has been economic in nature as the avian flu drives up their prices in the United States. Michael Franco, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025 There are many examples in nature, including gemstones and paint pigments. Daniel Freedman, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2025 Any financial instruments mentioned herein are speculative in nature and may involve risk to principal and interest. Katie Stockton, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for in nature 

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“In nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20nature. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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