English dictionary

nisus

/'n/aI/s/@/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

noun.act

Synonyms pains strain striving

Source: WordNet 3.0
A striving; an effort; a conatus.

noun

Source: webster1913
The periodic procreative desire manifested in the spring by birds, etc.

noun

Source: webster1913