vitality

[vahy-tal-i-tee]

noun

plural

vitalities 

1. exuberant physical strength or mental vigor.

   a person of great vitality.

2. capacity for survival or for the continuation of a meaningful or purposeful existence.

   the vitality of an institution.

3. power to live or grow.

   the vitality of a language.

4. vital force or principle.

vitality

/ vaɪˈtælɪtɪ /

noun

1. physical or mental vigour, energy, etc

2. the power or ability to continue in existence, live, or grow

   the vitality of a movement

3. a less common name for vital force

Other Word Forms

• nonvitality noun
• supervitality noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of vitality¹

First recorded in 1585–95; from Latin vītālitās, from vītāli(s) vital + -tās -ty ²

Example Sentences

"By increasing the number of mitochondria inside donor cells, we can help aging or damaged cells regain their vitality -- without any genetic modification or drugs."

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Brazil is pushing the idea of building a prospering economy by sustainably using natural resources, preserving nature to protect the vitality of the land, and developing valuable products including fuels, pharmaceuticals, and foods.

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More than anything, Violent Hour marks a rediscovery of joyful vitality after Harvey’s ugly split with her former metal band, Butcher Babies, which she co-formed and performed in for 14 years.

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Bruckner had a fresh Hollywood, proto-John Williams and even a hint of Philip Glass vitality.

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Both approaches successfully improved lysosome function, boosted the removal of progerin, and reduced signs of cellular aging, such as DNA damage, growth arrest, and loss of cell vitality.

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Related Words

• clout 
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• endurance 
• exuberance 
• intensity 
• spunk 
• stamina 
• strength 
• verve 
• vigor