conation

(kō nā′s̸hən)

noun

Psychol. any inclination, drive, or desire to do something

Origin: L conatio, an attempt < pp. of conari, to undertake, attempt < IE base *ken-, to strive

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noun
Psychology

The aspect of mental processes or behavior directed toward action or change and including impulse, desire, volition, and striving.

Origin:

Origin: Latin cōnātiō, cōnātiōn-, effort

Origin: , from cōnātus

Origin: , past participle of cōnārī, to try

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