Should Be Second Nature?
If Something Is Second Nature to You, You Are So Familiar with It That You Can Do It Easily Without Needing to Think Very Much About It: I Used to Hate...
If something is second nature to you, you are so familiar with it that you can do it easily without needing to think very much about it: I used to hate computers, but using them is second nature to me now.
What does it mean if something is second nature?
: an acquired deeply ingrained habit or skill after a while, using the gearshift becomes second nature.
Why do we say 2nd nature?
This expression is a shortened form of an ancient proverb, Custom (or usage) is a second nature, first recorded in 1390. It alludes to the fact that very frequently repeating something makes it seem completely natural or inborn.
Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.
