Second Nature

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkənd ˈneɪtʃər/

Definitions of second nature

noun a characteristic or habit that has become automatic or instinctive

Example Sentences

A1 For some people, driving becomes second nature after a lot of practice.

A2 After living in a foreign country for a few years, speaking the language fluently became second nature to her.

B1 After years of experience, negotiating deals has become second nature to him.

B2 For professional athletes, performing under pressure is second nature.

C1 After decades of teaching, explaining complex concepts has become second nature to the professor.

C2 For seasoned musicians, playing their instruments flawlessly is second nature.

adjective existing naturally or by instinct

Example Sentences

A1 For some people, cooking becomes second nature after practicing for a while.

A2 After living in the city for a year, navigating the subway system became second nature to her.

B1 After years of working in customer service, handling difficult customers is second nature to him.

B2 For professional athletes, staying focused during high-pressure situations is second nature.

C1 After years of studying languages, speaking fluently in multiple languages has become second nature to her.

C2 For experienced pilots, flying a plane in challenging conditions is second nature.

Examples of second nature in a Sentence

formal For professional athletes, performing under pressure becomes second nature.

informal After years of practice, cooking has become second nature to me.

slang Texting while walking is like second nature to teenagers nowadays.

figurative Her ability to read people's emotions seemed like second nature to her, almost like a superpower.

Grammatical Forms of second nature

• past tense: became
• plural: second natures
• comparative: more second nature
• superlative: most second nature
• present tense: is second nature
• future tense: will be second nature
• perfect tense: has become second nature
• continuous tense: is being second nature
• singular: second nature
• positive degree: second nature
• infinitive: to become second nature
• gerund: becoming second nature
• participle: becoming second nature

Origin and Evolution of second nature

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The phrase 'second nature' originated from the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle's concept of 'hexis' which referred to acquired habits or dispositions.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'second nature' has evolved to mean something that has become so familiar or habitual that it feels natural or instinctive to do.