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 developed
2 a : power of enduring b : lively and animated character