vigor
vigor definition
vigor (vig′ər)
noun
- active physical or mental force or strength; vitality
- active or healthy growth the vigor of a plant
- intensity, force, or energy the vigor of her denial
- effective legal or binding force; validity a law that is still in vigor
Etymology: ME vigour < OFr < L vigor < vigere, to be strong < vegere: see wake
vigour vig′·our
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