nisus
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ni·sus

noun \ˈnī-səs\
plural ni·sus \-səs, -ˌsüs\

Definition of NISUS

: a mental or physical effort to attain an end : a perfective urge or endeavor

Origin of NISUS

Latin, from niti to lean, rely, strive; akin to Latin nictare to wink — more at connive
First Known Use: 1699

Rhymes with NISUS

ni·sus

noun \ˈnī-səs\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; ni·sus \-səs, -ˌsüs\ (audio pronunciation)

Medical Definition of NISUS

: a mental or physical effort to attain an end

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