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forces of nature

forces of nature is the plural of force of nature.

Meaning of force of nature

Noun

force of nature (plural forces of nature)

  1. 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.
  2. (figuratively) A thing or person that exhibits qualities which appear to be beyond outside control and which have consequential effects.
    • "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."2009 December 1, Kristina Cook, Force of Nature, Harlequin, →ISBN, page 36
  3. (particle) A fundamental force.

Questions about forces of nature

What is forces of nature the plural of?
Forces of nature is the plural of force of nature.

Words near forces of nature in the dictionary

  1. forces
  2. forces down someone's throat
  3. forces in
  4. forces majeures
  5. forces of habit
  6. forces of nature
  7. forces one's way
  8. forces out
  9. forces someone's hand
  10. forces something down someone's throat
  11. forces the pace

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