vitality
veye-TA-lih-tee
Vitality (noun) means Physical or mental energy and liveliness. Example: “Even in her eighties, she had incredible vitality.”
noun
1
Physical or mental energy and liveliness.
"Even in her eighties, she had incredible vitality."
2
The capacity to survive, function, and keep going.
"The reforms were meant to restore the party's vitality."
How to use vitality
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiveliness and energy, or the strength to keep thriving.
Common pairings
bursting with vitality
economic vitality
lose vitality
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From vital + -ity, via Latin vitalitas, "vital force."
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What does “vitality” mean?
The word “vitality” means physical or mental energy and liveliness. In plain terms, liveliness and energy, or the strength to keep thriving.
How do you pronounce “vitality”?
“Vitality” is pronounced veye-TA-lih-tee (/vaɪˈtælɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “vitality” in a sentence?
Here is “vitality” used in a sentence: “Even in her eighties, she had incredible vitality.”
What part of speech is “vitality”?
“Vitality” is a noun.
Where does the word “vitality” come from?
The word “vitality” comes from Latin. From vital + -ity, via Latin vitalitas, "vital force.".
Is “vitality” a common word?
“Vitality” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “vitality” have?
“Vitality” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: physical or mental energy and liveliness.
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