The Webster’s Dictionary definition of human nature is “the essential essence of who we are collectively as human beings.” This means the traits, behaviors, and characteristics essential to what it is to be a human being as a matter of natural (usually biological) fact and which cannot be changed without making us …

State of nature, in political theory, the real or hypothetical condition of human beings before or without political association. Visions of the state of nature differ sharply between theorists, although most associate it with the absence of state sovereignty.

In Chapter 2, Locke explains the state of nature as a state of equality in which no one has power over another, and all are free to do as they please. He notes, however, that this liberty does not equal license to abuse others, and that natural law exists even in the state of nature.

1 adj You use fundamental to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or essential. They affect the basic nature of other things or are the most important element upon which other things depend.

Studies show that the use of the following can indicate certain personality traits:

1. Too many exclamation points may reveal a sunny disposition.
2. Frequent errors may indicate apathy.
3. Use of smileys is the only way a person can smile at you.
4. Use of the third person may reveal a certain formality.

Noun. ▲ One who loves woods or forests. nemophilist. tree lover.

Nature is the affinity of a person to indulge in a certain type of behavior – mischief, kindness, stoicism, bashfulness, timidity and what have you. Personality is a broader concept. It includes the nature of the person, their behaviour, the way they carry themselves, their confidence, the way the handle things, etc.

Nature is more important than nurture because genes determine who we are. Although our environment influences us, genes determine how it affects us. For this reason, nature is more important than nurture.

Nature is what we think of as pre-wiring and is influenced by genetic inheritance and other biological factors. Nurture is generally taken as the influence of external factors after conception, e.g., the product of exposure, life experiences and learning on an individual.