Conative

//ˈkoʊn.ə.tɪv// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An utterance that implies striving.

    "The conative, as opposed to the cognitive or affective, relates to purposeful, but not necessarily ultimately rational, action."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to a striving action. not-comparable

Synonyms

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conationalconationalvoluntarywilling

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"The conative, as opposed to the cognitive or affective, relates to purposeful, but not necessarily ultimately rational, action."

Etymology

From Latin conatio (“an act of attempting”).

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