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conative
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[ˈkɒnətɪv], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- of or involving conation
- denoting a word or structure that expresses attempted action as opposed to action itself, for example at in he was kicking at the bicycle
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Origin
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late 19th century: from Latin conat- ‘endeavoured’ (from the verb conari) + -ive
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