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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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