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conative | conatively |

As an adjective conative

is of or pertaining to a striving action.

As an adverb conatively is

in a conative manner.

conative

English

Alternative forms

* connative

Adjective

(-)
  • Of or pertaining to a striving action.
  • The conative , as opposed to the cognitive or affective, relates to purposeful, but not necessarily ultimately rational, action.

    Synonyms

    * conational

    See also

    * cognitive * affective * motor * (conation) ----

    conatively

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • In a conative manner.