/ Dictionary / Index C conative: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: con•a•tive Pronunciation: (kon'u-tiv, kō'nu-), [key] — adj. pertaining to or of the nature of conation. expressing endeavor or effort: a conative verb. —n. a conative word, affix, or verbal aspect. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. conation conatus Related Content Daily Word Quiz: abstain Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language