Main Entry:

vi·tal·i·ty

Pronunciation:

\vī-ˈta-lə-tē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural vi·tal·i·ties

Date:

1592

1 a: the peculiarity distinguishing the living from the nonliving b: capacity to live and develop ; also : physical or mental vigor especially when highly developed2 a: power of enduring b: lively and animated character