English Explanatory Dictionary

conatus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An effort, an endeavour, a striving.
  2. Such a striving effort that is a life force.
  3. A force or impulse.

Pronunciation

kōnāʹtəs /kəʊˈneɪ.təs/ /koʊˈneɪ.təs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-conatus.wav kōnāʹto͞os /kəʊˈneɪtuːs/ /koʊˈneɪ.tus/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-conatus2.wav

Word forms

conatus conatuses

Etymology

From Latin cōnātus.

Synonyms

nisus

Related words

conation conative

Translations

Spanish: conato
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