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- [kon-uh-tiv, koh-nuh-]
- /ˈkɒn ə tɪv, ˈkoʊ nə-/
- /kənˈatɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-uh-tiv, koh-nuh-]
- /ˈkɒn ə tɪv, ˈkoʊ nə-/
Definitions of conative word
- adjective conative denoting an aspect of verbs in some languages used to indicate the effort of the agent in performing the activity described by the verb 3
- adjective conative of or relating to conation 3
- adjective conative having to do with conation 3
- adjective conative expressing endeavor or effort 3
- adjective conative Psychology. pertaining to or of the nature of conation. 1
- adjective conative Grammar. expressing endeavor or effort: a conative verb. 1
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Origin of conative
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1680-90; conat(ion) + -ive
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Parts of speech for Conative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conative popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
conative usage trend in Literature
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