Associations to the word «Nisus»
Noun
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Wiktionary
NISUS, noun. A mental or physical effort to attain a specific goal; a striving.
NISUS, noun. The periodic procreative desire manifested in the spring by birds, etc.
NISUS, noun. The contraction of the diaphragm and abdominal muscles to evacuate faeces or urine.
Dictionary definition
NISUS, noun. An effortful attempt to attain a goal.
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.