meaning: (n.) An acquired behavior or trait that is so long practiced as to seem innate.
(n.) a habit , characteristic, etc., not innate but so long practised or acquired as to seem so.
Examples: After a while, using the gearshift becomes second nature.
<speaking and thinking in Japanese simply became second nature to her during the year she apent in Kyoto>
First known use of Second nature:
1582
Synonyms:
custom, fashion, habitude, pattern, practice, ritual, habit, trick, way, wont
rhymes with Second nature:
human nature, magistrature, Mother Nature, supernature
Arata Kobayashi
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