Definitions for conative

conative con·a·tive

Spelling: [kon-uh-tiv, koh-nuh-]
IPA: /ˈkɒn ə tɪv, ˈkoʊ nə-/

Conative is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 364 anagrams from letters in conative (aceinotv).

Definitions for conative

noun

  1. Grammar. a conative word, affix, or verbal aspect.

adjective

  1. Psychology. pertaining to or of the nature of conation.
  2. Grammar. expressing endeavor or effort:

Origin of conative

First recorded in 1680-90; conat(ion) + -ive

Examples for conative

Man's spirit has to carry all its knowledge and experience into its own conative spiritual potencies.

With this "conative act," as the psychologists would call it, the true contemplative life begins.

He totally ignores the existence and organisation of the conative side of the mind.

As to sentiments and emotions, they involve ideas and conative elements in addition to sensations and feelings.

The third Brook of Grace irrigates the conative powers of the self; strengthens the will in all perfection, and energises us anew.

Word Value for conative
Scrable

13

Words with friends

16

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