Being kind (6)
I believe the answer is:
nature
This clue might be a double definition.
'being' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both states of affairs as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?
'kind' is the second definition.
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Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for nature that I've seen before include "- Study; - reserve" , "Fundamental character" , "Essential qualities or characteristics" , "Character, make-up" , "Kind, sort; countryside" .)