Type: Noun phrase
Origin: Urdu/Philosophical, commonly used in Islamic and philosophical texts
Expanded Features:
Polarity: Neutral
Register: Formal/Scholarly
Pragmatic Sense: Refers to traits or qualities developed after birth, as opposed to innate nature (فطرت اولی)
Synonyms (Urdu): مکتسب فطرت, بعد از پیدائش خصلت
Synonyms (English): acquired trait, developed nature, learned disposition
Antonyms (Urdu): فطرت اولی, پیدائشی خصلت
Antonyms (English): innate nature, natural disposition, inherent trait
Key Nuances:
Contrasts with natural or inborn characteristics
Often discussed in philosophy, psychology, and Islamic scholarship
Can refer to habits, learned skills, or moral tendencies
Usage Contexts:
Academic discussions of human behavior
Philosophical texts about nature vs nurture
Islamic writings on moral and spiritual development
Example Sentences:
Urdu: فطرت ثانیہ انسان کے تربیت سے پیدا ہونے والے خصلتیں ہیں۔
English: Secondary nature refers to traits developed through upbringing.
Urdu: اس کا صبر فطرت ثانیہ کے طور پر پیدا ہوا۔
English: His patience was developed as an acquired disposition.
Urdu: فطرت ثانیہ کو بدلنا ممکن ہے مگر وقت درکار ہوتا ہے۔
English: Acquired traits can be changed but require time.
Cultural Insight: In Urdu and Islamic literature, distinguishing between فطرت اولی (innate nature) and فطرت ثانیہ (acquired nature) is important in discussions of ethics and behavior.
Related Terms:
فطرت اولی (Fitrat Olya): innate nature
تربیت (Tarbiyat): upbringing
خصائل (Khasail): qualities