Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

force of nature

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.79 in modern English

Syllables: force of -na-ture
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A mighty natural force which is beyond human control, notably if potentially catastrophic, such as the elements (e.g. storms and extreme temperatures) or geological (e.g. seismic and volcanic) activity.

noun

A thing or person that exhibits qualities which appear to be beyond outside control and which have consequential effects.

noun

A fundamental force.

Example Sentences

""She might be a little thing, but she's a force of nature." "I believe it," Damon said with a nod. "You should have heard her put me in my place the other day." He reached up to readjust his tie. “Not that I didn't deserve it.""
"Again, she will never be a rider; however, she's a force of nature and a powerhouse."

Inflected Forms

forces of nature (plural)

Phrases

freak of nature

Frequently Paired Words

freak of nature

Questions

What does force of nature mean?: A mighty natural force which is beyond human control, notably if potentially catastrophic, such as the elements (e.g. storms and extreme temperatures) or geological (e.g. seismic and volcanic) activity.

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