vigor
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vig·or

noun \ˈvi-gər\

Definition of VIGOR

1
: active bodily or mental strength or force
2
: active healthy well-balanced growth especially of plants
3
: intensity of action or effect : force
4
: effective legal status

Examples of VIGOR

  1. She defended her beliefs with great vigor.
  2. <she was picked to lead the volunteer group because of her vigor and enthusiasm>

Origin of VIGOR

Middle English vigour, from Anglo-French, from Latin vigor, from vigēre to be vigorous
First Known Use: 14th century

vigor

   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of VIGOR

—see hybrid vigor

Variants of VIGOR

vigor or chiefly British vigour

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