conative

Definitions


[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:
late 19th century: from Latin conat- ‘endeavoured’ (from the verb conari) + -ive




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