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con trick
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conation
co·na·tion [ kō náysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
mental process of action: in psychology, a mental process involving the will, e.g. impulse, desire, or resolve
[Mid-19th century. < Latin conation-< conat-, past participle of conari "try"]

co·na·tion·al adjective
co·na·tive [ kṓnətiv, kónnətiv ] adjective
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