in the nature of (something)

in the nature of (something)

In the style or manner of something; similar to or typical of something. While the movie is in the nature of a conventional action film, it is actually a remarkably deep and emotionally rich allegory of human folly. It is not in the nature of a boy his age to be so preoccupied with books and learning.

See also: nature, of

in the nature of ˈsth

similar to something; a type of something; in the style of something: His speech was in the nature of an apology.

See also: nature, of, sth