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2. "Non-randomness is logical by nature." V.S "Non-randomness is logical in nature."
What are the differences between the four sentences above?
Do these two sets of sentences have the same meaning?
In general, what are the differences between "by nature" and "in nature"
Thanks, AL
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2. "Non-randomness is logical by nature." V.S "Non-randomness is logical in nature."
What are the differences between the four sentences above?
Do these two sets of sentences have the same meaning?
In general, what are the differences between "by nature" and "in nature"
Thanks, AL
Top answer
"In nature" usually refers to the world of living things, and sometimes other "natural sciences," such as geology. Hybrids are not usually found in nature, but only in the laboratory. (not actually true) "by nature" usually refers to the permanent characteristics of a particular thing.
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"In nature" usually refers to the world of living things, and sometimes other "natural sciences," such as geology.
Hybrids are not usually found in nature, but only in the laboratory. (not actually true)
"by nature" usually refers to the permanent characteristics of a particular thing.
He is stubborn by nature. .Oil and water do not mix by nature.
Hybrids are not usually found in nature, but only in the laboratory. (not actually true)
"by nature" usually refers to the permanent characteristics of a particular thing.
He is stubborn by nature. .Oil and water do not mix by nature.
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