Definitions

1. noun

the natural or innate quality of something, especially a plant or animal, as opposed to its cultural or artificial aspects.

“The physis of the forest was untouched by human development.”

2. noun

in ancient Greek philosophy, the natural order of the universe, especially the concept of a natural world governed by laws rather than the will of the gods.

“The Greek philosophers sought to understand the physis of the cosmos.”

3. noun

the natural or innate quality of a person, especially their character or temperament.

“Her physis made her a natural leader.”