Meaning of the word "nature passes nurture" in English
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nature passes nurture
US /ˈneɪ.tʃɚ ˈpæs.ɪz ˈnɝː.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈneɪ.tʃə ˈpɑːs.ɪz ˈnɜː.tʃə/
Idiom
the idea that innate biological factors have a stronger influence on a person's character or behavior than their environment or upbringing
Example:
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Even though he was raised in a peaceful home, his aggressive tendencies suggest that nature passes nurture.
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The scientist argued that nature passes nurture in determining intelligence.