ALL meanings of conation
co·na·tion
C c - 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 mental faculty of purpose, desire, or will to perform an action; volition. 1
- noun conation the part of mental life having to do with striving, including desire and volition. 1
- noun conation (philosophy) The power or act which directs or impels to effort of any kind, whether muscular or psychical. 0