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By Nature

Definition:

By nature is a phrase used to indicate that something is innate or characteristic of a person, thing, or situation.

Examples:

As an adverb:

She was by nature a very curious person.

His creativity by nature led him to think outside the box.

As a noun phrase:

Loneliness is by nature a universal human experience.

The child's fear of the dark was by nature instinctual.

As a prepositional phrase:

By nature, cats are independent animals.

His helpfulness by nature made him a reliable volunteer.

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