conation Meaning & Definition
/kəʊˈneɪ.ʃən/
What Does Conation Mean?
Conation is a noun that means The power or act which directs or impels to effort of any kind, whether muscular or psychical.
Word Facts for Conation
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kəʊˈneɪ.ʃən/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | conations |
Conation Definition (Noun)
- The power or act which directs or impels to effort of any kind, whether muscular or psychical.
Synonyms of Conation
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Conation synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
conation (countable and uncountable, plural conations)
Words That Rhyme With Conation
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Origin of Conation
Learned borrowing from Latin cōnātiō (“an act of attempting”).
How Do You Say Conation?
The standard pronunciation of conation is /kəʊˈneɪ.ʃən/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (neɪ).