nature study

ˈneɪtʃə ˈstʌdi

nature studies

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Definition of nature study - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

educational field

Dated

study of plants, animals, and natural phenomena

Dated

Schools often include nature study in their science curriculum..
Nature study classes often involve field trips.
He developed a love for nature study at a young age.

natural history

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Expressions with nature

Mother Nature

personification of nature as a nurturing mother

Mother Nature can be unpredictable during hurricane season.

second nature

habit or skill learned so well it feels natural

Playing the piano became second nature to her.

nature calls

exp.

need to urinate or defecate

Excuse me, nature calls.

against nature

adj.

morally or ethically wrong

Many considered the act to be against nature and unacceptable.

become second nature

become automatic or instinctive

With practice, driving will become second nature.

call of nature

bodily urge to urinate or defecate

Excuse me, I have to answer the call of nature.

Expressions with study

quick study

someone who learns new things rapidly and easily

She was a quick study, mastering the piano in just a few months..

study under

learn from a specific teacher or mentor

She decided to study under a famous artist.

study up on

review information thoroughly

I need to study up on my notes before the exam.

study one's brains out

study very hard for a long time

She had to study her brains out for the final exams.

one's face was a study

exp.

face shows clear emotions or thoughts

When he heard the news, his face was a study.

study in contrasts

situation showing sharp differences

The film is a study in contrasts between light and dark.

area of study

specific subject or discipline that someone learns or researches in depth

Psychology became his main area of study at university.

course of study

series of lessons designed to teach a subject

The course of study included weekly lectures and assignments.

home study

learning conducted at home instead of a classroom

She completed her degree through home study.

study abroad

pursue education in a foreign country

She plans to study abroad in France next year.

Terms with nature study included in their meaning

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analyze

examine closely

study the nature or structure of something

philosophical

adj.

study of philosophy

related to the study of fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

aesthetics

academic field

study of beauty in art and nature

divinity

theology

study of religion and its nature

ontology

philosophy

study of the nature of being and existence

Christology

theology

study of Jesus' nature and role in theology

environmental business analysis

business impact

study how business affects nature and resources

natural philosophy

history science

historical study of the physical world and laws of nature

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French:étude de la nature, ...
German:Naturkunde, ...
Italian:studio della natura, ...
Spanish:ciencias naturales, ...
Portuguese:estudo da natureza, ...
Chinese:自然研究, ...
Japanese:自然学習, ...
Arabic:دِراسَة الطَّبِيعَة, ...
Hebrew:לִימּוּדֵי טֶבַע, ...
Russian:изучение природы, ...
Ukrainian:природознавство, ...
Hindi:प्रकृति अध्ययन, ...
Bengali:প্রকৃতি অধ্যয়ন, ...
Catalan:estudi de la natura, ...
Czech:přírodopis, ...
Danish:naturstudie, ...
Dutch:natuurstudie, ...
Greek:φυσιογνωσία, ...
Hungarian:természetismeret, ...
Khmer:ការសិក្សាធម្មជាតិ, ...
Korean:자연 연구, ...
Persian:مطالعه طبیعت, ...
Polish:badanie przyrody, ...
Portuguese (BR):estudo da natureza, ...
Romanian:studiul naturii, ...
Swedish:naturstudier, ...
Thai:การศึกษาธรรมชาติ, ...
Turkish:doğa çalışması, ...
Vietnamese:nghiên cứu thiên nhiên, ...

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