Part 2292

<i>Math. Dict.</i>

<h1>Conoid</h1> <Xpage=304>

<hw>Co"noid</hw><def>, Resembling a cone; conoidal.</def>

<h1>Conoidal</h1> <Xpage=304>

<hw>Co*noid"al</hw> <tt>(#)</tt>, <tt>a.</tt> <ety>[Cf. F. <ets>cono\'8bdal</ets>.]</ety> <def>Nearly, but not exactly, conical.</def>

<i>Lindley.</i>

<h1>Conoidic, Conoidical</h1> <Xpage=304>

<hw><hw>Co*noid"ic</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <hw>Co*noid"ic*al</hw> <tt>(?)</tt><hw>, <tt>a.</tt> <def>Pertaining to a conoid; having the form of a conoid.</def>

<h1>Conominee</h1> <Xpage=304>

<hw>Co*nom`i*nee"</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <def>One nominated in conjunction with another; a joint nominee.</def>

<i>Kirby.</i>

<h1>Conquadrate</h1> <Xpage=304>

<hw>Con*quad"rate</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>v. t.</tt> <ety>[L. <ets>conquadratus</ets>, p.p. of <ets>conquadrare</ets>.]</ety> <def>To bring into a square.</def> <mark>[R.]</mark>

<i>Ash.</i>

<h1>Conquassate</h1> <Xpage=304>

<hw>Con*quas"sate</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>v. t.</tt> <ety>[L. <ets>conquassatus</ets>, p.p. of <ets>conquassare</ets>.]</ety> <def>To shake; to agitate.</def> <mark>[Obs.]</mark>

<i>Harvey.</i>

-- <wordforms><wf>Con`quas*sa"tion</wf> <tt>(#)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <mark>[Obs.]</mark></wordforms>

<h1>Conquer</h1> <Xpage=304>

<hw>Con"quer</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>v. t.</tt> <wordforms>[<tt>imp. & p.p.</tt> <er>Conquered</er> <tt>(?)</tt>; <tt>p.pr. & vb.n.</tt> <er>Conquering</er>.]</wordforms> <ety>[OF. <ets>conquerre</ets>, F. <ets>conqu\'82rir</ets>, fr. L. <ets>conquirere</ets>, <ets>-quisitum</ets>, to seek or search for, to bring together, LL., to conquer; <ets>con-</ets> + <ets>quaerere</ets> to seek. See <er>Quest</er>.]</ety> <p><b>1.</b> <def>To gain or acquire by force; to take possession of by violent means; to gain dominion over; to subdue by physical means; to reduce; to overcome by force of arms; to cause to yield; to vanquish.</def> "If thou <i>conquer</i> Rome."

<i>Shak.</i>

<blockquote>If we be <b>conquer'd</b>, let men <b>conquer</b> us. <i>Shak.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote>We <b>conquered</b> France, but felt our captive's charms. <i>Pope.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>To subdue or overcome by mental or moral power; to surmount; <as>as, to <ex>conquer</ex> difficulties, temptatin, etc.</as></def>

<blockquote>By winning words to <b>conquer</b> hearts, And make persuasion do the work of fear. <i>Milton.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>3.</b> <def>To gain or obtain, overcoming obstacles in the way; to win; <as>as, to <ex>conquer</ex> freedom; to <ex>conquer</ex> a peace.</as></def>

<syn>Syn. -- To subdue; vanquish; overcome; overpower; overthrow; defeat; rout; discomfit; subjugate; reduce; humble; crush; surmount; subject; master.</syn> <usage> -- <er>To Conquer</er>, <er>Vanquish</er>, <er>Subdue</er>, <er>Subjugate</er>, <er>Overcome</er>. These words agree in the general idea expressed by <i>overcome</i>, -- that of bringing under one's power by the exertion of force. <i>Conquer</i> is wider and more general than <i>vanquish</i>, denoting usually a succession of conflicts. <i>Vanquish</i> is more individual, and refers usually to a single conflict. Thus, Alexander <i>conquered</i> Asia in a succession of battles, and <i>vanquished</i> Darius in one decisive engagement. <i>Subdue</i> implies a more gradual and continual pressure, but a surer and more final subjection. We speak of a nation as <i>subdued</i> when its spirit is at last broken, so that no further resistance is offered. <i>Subjugate</i> is to bring completely under the yoke of bondage. The ancient Gauls were never finally <i>subdued</i> by the Romans until they were completely <i>subjugated</i>. These words, when used figuratively, have correspondent meanings. We <i>conquer</i> our prejudices or aversions by a succesion of conflicts; but we sometimes <i>vanquish</i> our reluctance to duty by one decided effort: we endeavor to <i>subdue</i> our evil propensities by watchful and persevering exertions. <i>Subjugate</i> is more commonly taken in its primary meaning, and when used figuratively has generally a bad sense; as, his reason was completely <i>subjugated</i> to the sway of his passions.</usage>

<h1>Conquer</h1> <Xpage=304>