The difference between Nature and Whatness

When used as nouns, nature means the natural world, whereas whatness means essence.

Nature is also verb with the meaning: to endow with natural qualities.

check bellow for the other definitions of Nature and Whatness

Nature as a noun (uncountable):

The natural world; that which consists of all things unaffected by or predating human technology, production, and design. E.G. the ecosystem, the natural environment, virgin ground, unmodified species, laws of nature.

Examples:

"'Nature never lies (i.e. tells untruths)."
Nature as a noun:

The innate characteristics of a thing. What something will tend by its own constitution, to be or do. Distinct from what might be expected or intended.
Nature as a noun:

The summary of everything that has to do with biological, chemical and physical states and events in the physical universe.
Nature as a noun:

Conformity to that which is natural, as distinguished from that which is artificial, or forced, or remote from actual experience.
Nature as a noun:

Kind, sort; character; quality.
Nature as a noun (obsolete):

Physical constitution or existence; the vital powers; the natural life.
Nature as a noun (obsolete):

Natural affection or reverence.