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English
Noun
force of nature (plural forces of nature)
- 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.
- (figuratively) A thing or person that exhibits qualities which appear to be beyond outside control.
2009 December 1, Kristina Cook, Force of Nature, Harlequin, →ISBN, page 36:"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."
2020 May 5, Christine Feehan, Shadow Flight, Berkley, →ISBN, page 102:Again, she will never be a rider; however, she's a force of nature and a powerhouse.
- (particle physics) A fundamental force.
Translations
a mighty natural force which is beyond human control
a thing or person that exhibits qualities which appear to be beyond outside control
(particle physics) a fundamental force
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