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nature vs nurture
NAY-cher vur-sus NER-cher
ˈneɪtʃər ˈvɜːrsəs ˈnɜːrtʃərListen
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Syllable breakdown
natureversusnurture
Dictionary meaning
longstanding debate in behavioral science concerning the relative contributions of genetic inheritance (nature) versus environmental influences and experiences (nurture) to human development, personality, and behavior; modern consensus holds both are deeply intertwined rather than separable
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