Vitality — Vi*tal i*ty (?; 277), n. [L. vitalitas: cf. F. vitalit[ e].] The quality or state of being vital; the principle of life; vital force; animation; as, the vitality of eggs or vegetable seeds; the vitality of an enterprise. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
vitality — index ardor, force (strength), health, prowess (bravery), puissance, spirit, strength … Law dictionary
vitality — (n.) 1590s, from L. vitalitas, from vitalis pertaining to life (see VITAL (Cf. vital)) … Etymology dictionary
vitality — [n] energy, spirit animation, ardor, audacity, bang, being, bloom, bounce, clout, continuity, drive, endurance, existence, exuberance, fervor, force, get up and go*, go, guts*, intensity, life, liveliness, lustiness, pep, pizzazz*, power, pulse,… … New thesaurus
vitality — ► NOUN 1) the state of being strong and active. 2) the power giving continuance of life, present in all living things … English terms dictionary
vitality — [vī tal′ə tē] n. pl. vitalities [L vitalitas] 1. VITAL FORCE 2. power to live or go on living 3. power, as of an institution, to endure or survive 4. mental or physical vigor; energy … English World dictionary
vitality — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ enormous, great, sheer, tremendous ▪ You have to admire the sheer vitality of his performance. ▪ renewed ▪ continued … Collocations dictionary
vitality — vi|tal|i|ty [vaıˈtælıti] n [U] 1.) great energy and eagerness to do things ▪ Despite her eighty years, Elsie was full of vitality. 2.) the strength and ability of an organization, country etc to continue ▪ The process of restructuring has… … Dictionary of contemporary English
vitality — /vuy tal i tee/, n., pl. 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 … Universalium
vitality — vi|tal|i|ty [ vaı tæləti ] noun uncount 1. ) energy or enthusiasm: Regular exercise can improve health and vitality. 2. ) the quality of being exciting or successful: Tourism is important to the economic vitality of the region … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English