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

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  1. n. A natural tendency inherent in a body to develop itself; an attempt; an effort.
  2. 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.
  3. A natural tendency inherent in a body to develop itself; anattempt; an effort.What conatus could give prickles to the porcupine or hedgehog, or tothe sheep its fleece Paley.
  4. n. A natural tendency inherent in a body to develop itself; an attempt; an effort.