van nature

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Literally, “of nature, from [its]/[one's] nature”.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /vɑn naːˈtyː.rə/
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Adverb

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van nature

  1. naturally, by nature (according to the natural state of affairs; according to the state of nature)
  2. naturally, inherently (as a result of the nature of something or someone)