Co*na"tus (?), n. [L., fr. conatus, p. p. of conari to attempt.]

A natural tendency inherent in a body to develop itself; an attempt; an effort.

What conatus could give prickles to the porcupine or hedgehog, or to the sheep its fleece? Paley.

 

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