vitality
[ vahy-tal-i-tee ]
/ vaɪˈtæl ɪ ti /
noun, plural vi·tal·i·ties.
exuberant physical strength or mental vigor: a person of great vitality.
capacity for survival or for the continuation of a meaningful or purposeful existence: the vitality of an institution.
power to live or grow: the vitality of a language.
vital force or principle.
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British Dictionary definitions for vitality
vitality
/ (vaɪˈtælɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
physical or mental vigour, energy, etc
the power or ability to continue in existence, live, or growthe vitality of a movement
a less common name for vital force
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Medical definitions for vitality
vitality
[ vī-tăl′ĭ-tē ]
n.
The capacity to live, grow, or develop.
Physical or intellectual vigor; energy.
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