Monday, August 21, 2006

Dictionary - second nature

second nature
n. An acquired behavior or trait that is so long practiced as to seem innate

A habit or mode of behavior so long practiced that it seems innate, as in Driving in heavy traffic is second nature to Chris. This expression is a shortened form of an ancient proverb, Custom (or usage) is a second nature, first recorded in 1390. It alludes to the fact that very frequently repeating something makes it seem completely natural or inborn.

n : acquired behavior that is practiced so long it seems innate

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