nature-likeadj.

Brit.

/ˈneɪtʃəlʌɪk/, U.S.

/ˈneɪtʃərˌlaɪk/

Forms: see nature n. and -like suffix.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: nature n., -like suffix.

Etymology: < nature n. + -like suffix.

Characteristic of or resembling nature (in various senses).

ΚΠ

1530 J. Palsgrave Lesclarcissement 319/1 Naturlyke, naif, genial, naturel.

1852 O. W. Holmes Life & Lett. 13 June II. 278 The trait is so nature-like and Dickens-like.

1946 Jrnl. Philos. 43 126 It might be said that that which harmonizes with the natural law is not only natural (a trait shared with everything) but that it is also nature-like.

1986 R. Tregay in A. D. Bradshaw et al. Ecol. & Design in Lanscape (title) Design and ecology in the management of nature-like plantations.

1999 Plain Dealer (Cleveland, Ohio) (Nexis) 15 Aug. (Living section) 5 k The bigger center includes an exhibit hall featuring..a ‘living tree’ where animals dwell in a naturelike setting.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2003; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	nature-like
释义	nature-likeadj. Brit. /ˈneɪtʃəlʌɪk/, U.S. /ˈneɪtʃərˌlaɪk/ Forms: see nature n. and -like suffix. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: nature n., -like suffix. Etymology: < nature n. + -like suffix. Characteristic of or resembling nature (in various senses). ΚΠ 1530 J. Palsgrave Lesclarcissement 319/1 Naturlyke, naif, genial, naturel. 1852 O. W. Holmes Life & Lett. 13 June II. 278 The trait is so nature-like and Dickens-like. 1946 Jrnl. Philos. 43 126 It might be said that that which harmonizes with the natural law is not only natural (a trait shared with everything) but that it is also nature-like. 1986 R. Tregay in A. D. Bradshaw et al. Ecol. & Design in Lanscape (title) Design and ecology in the management of nature-like plantations. 1999 Plain Dealer (Cleveland, Ohio) (Nexis) 15 Aug. (Living section) 5 k The bigger center includes an exhibit hall featuring..a ‘living tree’ where animals dwell in a naturelike setting. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2003; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1530
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