vivi-

1. a combining form meaning “living,” “alive,” used in the formation of compound words:

   vivisection.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vivi-¹

< Latin vīvi-, combining form of vīvus alive; akin to vīvere to live ( vital )

Example Sentences

“Things got heated at an EverTree fashion show after both Madame Duboise and former understudy Vivi LaBoom both unveiled nearly identical lines of translucent apparel for ghostly spirits. LaBoom, who has long held that she was the real force behind Duboise’s recent resurgence in popularity before being unceremoniously fired, has accused Duboise of having a spy within her design circle. Duboise calls the accusations 'ridiculous,' saying LaBoom was fired for being a ‘LaBum.’

From Literature

And even he, as Rodelinda’s miraculously returned husband, Bertarido, was pressed past comfort in faster passages, like the climactic “Vivi, tiranno.”

From New York Times

The family is “very, very grateful,” that Vivi, who does not have sickle cell disease, was able to be her sister’s donor and that Abi didn’t have to go on a several-year-long waitlist, Daramola said.

From Washington Post

Beyond being her much-needed bone marrow match, Vivi is also Abi’s closest companion.

From Washington Post

Abi and Vivi walked toward the billboard, hand-in-hand, as Abi pointed up and said, “That’s me!”

From Washington Post