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conation definition

co·na·tion (kō nā′s̸hən)

noun

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

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

Related Forms:

  • conational co·na′·tional (-nā′s̸hə nəl) adjective

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