What is another word for nisus?
Pronunciation: [nˈɪsəs] (IPA) 
Nisus is a Latin word which means "effort" or "struggle". There are many synonyms for nisus, some of which include exertion, endeavor, striving, labor, toil, and travail. Exertion refers to the act of using physical or mental energy to accomplish a goal or task. Endeavor is a strong and determined effort to achieve something. Striving is a continuous effort to reach or achieve something. Labor refers to hard, physical work. Toil is a difficult or exhausting task. Travail is also a difficult or exhausting effort or task, often associated with suffering or hardship. All of these words convey the sense of exertion or struggle that is inherent in the concept of nisus.
