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SECOND NATURE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase second nature. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase second nature. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SECOND NATURE

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automatic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control

noun

• self-loading rifle capable of automatic fire

• a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released

adjective satellite

• resembling the unthinking functioning of a machine

• without volition or conscious control

convention
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a large formal assembly

• something regarded as a normative example

• (diplomacy) an international agreement

• orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional

• the act of convening

custom
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• made according to the specifications of an individual

noun

• accepted or habitual practice

• a specific practice of long standing

• money collected under a tariff

• habitual patronage

habit
nounn
noun

• an established custom

• (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition

• a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order

• the general form or mode of growth (especially of a plant or crystal)

• attire that is typically worn by a horseback rider (especially a woman's attire)

• excessive use of drugs

verb

• put a habit on

practice
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a customary way of operation or behavior

• systematic training by multiple repetitions

• translating an idea into action

• the exercise of a profession

• knowledge of how something is usually done

verb

• carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions

• learn by repetition

• engage in a rehearsal (of)

• avail oneself to

• engage in or perform

reflex
nounn
noun

• an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus

adjective satellite

• without volition or conscious control

routine
nounn
noun

• an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

• a short performance that is part of a longer program

• a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

adjective satellite

• found in the ordinary course of events

tradition
nounn
noun

• an inherited pattern of thought or action

• a specific practice of long standing

Best Hypernyms For SECOND NATURE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for second nature, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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habit use

Alternatives for AUTOMATIC

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