"conativism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: conative + -ism Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|conative|ism}} conative + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} conativism (uncountable)
  1. (philosophy) The belief that the basis of all action lies in desire. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Philosophy Related terms: conativist
    Sense id: en-conativism-en-noun-C5yYWlJj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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