attempt, effort, endeavor
1. An effort or attempt to do something; a striving or endeavor
Despite his conato, he could not succeed in the project.
Apesar de seu conato, ele não conseguiu ter sucesso no projeto.
2. In philosophy, an inclination or tendency toward action
The conato of all beings is to preserve themselves.
O conato de todos os seres é preservar-se a si mesmos.
3. A natural impulse or striving inherent in something
Every object has a conato to maintain its state of motion or rest.
Todo objeto tem um conato de manter seu estado de movimento ou repouso.
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