Found 1 items, similar to Conatus.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Conatus Conatus \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. [1913 Webster] What conatus could give prickles to the porcupine or hedgehog, or to the sheep its fleece? --Paley. [1913 Webster]