nisus
- noun
- /ˈnaɪsəs/
- Archaic
- The team's nisus paid off with a successful launch.
Examples
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Despite repeated failures, his nisus to win the championship never faltered.
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Her nisus to complete the project was evident in her long hours and unwavering dedication.
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The philosophical nisus towards knowledge has shaped centuries of inquiry.
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Her relentless nisus to complete the project impressed everyone.
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The student's nisus towards achieving a scholarship motivated him to study late into the night.
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Her nisus to complete the marathon despite her injuries showed her determination and willpower.
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With great nisus, the team worked together to launch their innovative project by the deadline.
Synonyms
∞
1.3
An organized activity by people to achieve a specific goal
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4.1
A determined attempt to do something difficult
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4.3
A quality or feeling that runs through something, like an idea in a speech
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3.4
Hard, careful effort to do a task or learn something
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3.5
A strong effort to reach a goal
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4.7
Great care and effort to do something well
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A small hawk from Europe and northern Africa that hunts birds in trees
How Strenuous
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nisus comes from Latin nisus and nixus, which mean 'a push' or 'effort', and from the verb nitor meaning 'to strive'. So, a nisus is a steady, long, hard push toward a goal, which is why it means a sustained effort.