second nature meaning

UK /ˈsɛkənd ˈneɪtʃə/ US /ˈsɛkənd ˈneɪtʃɚ/ 4 syllables

second nature (noun): acquired behavior that is practiced so long it seems innate.

Definition of second nature

  1. acquired behavior that is practiced so long it seems innate

    Type of: habit

How to pronounce second nature

second nature is pronounced /ˈsɛkənd ˈneɪtʃə/ in British English and /ˈsɛkənd ˈneɪtʃɚ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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