NISUS

striving, nisus, pains, strain

(noun) an effortful attempt to attain a goal

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

nisus

A mental or physical effort to attain a specific goal; a striving.

The periodic procreative desire manifested in the spring by birds, etc.

The contraction of the diaphragm and abdominal muscles to evacuate faeces or urine.

Anagrams

• Sunis, sinus

Source: Wiktionary

Ni"sus, n. Etym: [L., fr. niti, p.p. nisus, to strive.]

Definition: A striving; an effort; a conatus. A nisus or energizing towards a presented object. Hickok.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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