Friday, 7 November 2008

Dictionary Definitions of Forces and Nature

Nature: (na ture) noun

  1. The material world, esp. as surrounding humankind and existing independently of human activities.
  2. The natural world as it exists without human beings or civilisation.
  3. The elements of the natural world, as mountains, trees, animals or rivers.
  4. The universe, with all its phenomena.
  5. The particular combination of qualities belonging to a person, animal, thing, or class by birth, origin, or constitution; native or inherent character: human nature.

Force: (fawrs, fohrs) noun
  1. Physical power or strength possessed by living being.
  2. Strength or power exerted upon an object.
  3. Power to influence, affect, or control; efficacious power.
  4. Unlawful violence threatened or committed against persons or property.
  5. Persuasive power; power to convince
  6. Physics: an influence on a body or system, producing or tending to produce a change in movement or in shape or other effects.
  7. Often, forces. the military or fighting strength, esp. of a nation


I like the definition of 'physical power possessed by a living being' and reference to 'human nature'. It is important that I include human themes in my work, as my interest lies in portrait and fashion photography.