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Definition of natura naturans in English:

natura naturans

noun

Philosophy

  • Nature as a creative force or process; the essential or divine creative power. Also in extended use. Compare "nature", natura naturata .

    In later use usually with reference to the philosophy of Spinoza.

Pronunciation

natura naturans

/nəˌtjʊərə ˈnatjʊranz/ /nəˈtʃʊərə ˈnatʃ(ə)ranz/ /neɪˌtjʊərə ˈnatjʊranz/

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Barnaby Rich (1542–1617), soldier and author. From post-classical Latin natura naturans from classical Latin nātūra + post-classical Latin naturans, present participle of naturare.