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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