How Do You Spell CONATIONS?
Pronunciation: [kənˈe͡ɪʃənz] (IPA) 
Conations is spelled with the letter "a" after the letter "o" because it is derived from the Latin word "conatus," which means effort or endeavor. In English, the "-ation" suffix is often added to verbs to form nouns, so "conate" (pronounced /ˈkəʊneɪt/) becomes "conation" (pronounced /koʊˈneɪʃən/) when the suffix is added. The word refers to someone's will, motivation or intention to do something, and is commonly used in psychology and philosophy.
