CONATION

Etymology

Noun

conation (countable and uncountable, plural conations)

(philosophy) The power or act which directs or impels to effort of any kind, whether muscular or psychical.

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Source: Wiktionary


Co*na"tion, n. Etym: [L. conatio.] (Philos.)

Definition: The power or act which directs or impels to effort of any kind, whether muscular or psychical. Of conation, in other words, of desire and will. J. S. Mill.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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