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- [koh-ney-shuh n]
- /koʊˈneɪ ʃən/
- /kəʊ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [koh-ney-shuh n]
- /koʊˈneɪ ʃən/
Definitions of conation word
- noun conation the element in psychological processes that tends towards activity or change and appears as desire, volition, and striving 3
- noun conation any inclination, drive, or desire to do something 3
- noun conation the part of mental life having to do with striving, including desire and volition. 1
- noun conation The mental faculty of purpose, desire, or will to perform an action; volition. 1
- noun conation (philosophy) The power or act which directs or impels to effort of any kind, whether muscular or psychical. 0
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Origin of conation
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin cōnātiōn- (stem of cōnātiō) an effort, equivalent to cōnāt(us) (past participle of cōnārī to try) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Conation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
conation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conation
noun conation
- picture — a visual representation of a person, object, or scene, as a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.: I carry a picture of my grandchild in my wallet.
- story — a narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer or reader; tale.
- setup — Surveying. station (def 14a). a surveying instrument precisely positioned for observations from a station. a gap between the end of a chain or tape being used for a measurement and the point toward which it is laid.
- recipe — suspension
- project — something that is contemplated, devised, or planned; plan; scheme.
Antonyms for conation
noun conation
- idleness — the quality, state, or condition of being lazy, inactive, or idle: His lack of interest in the larger world and his consummate idleness were the causes of their dreadful divorce.
- inactivity — not active: an inactive volcano.
- responsibility — the state or fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable for something within one's power, control, or management.
- aversion — If you have an aversion to someone or something, you dislike them very much.
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
See also
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