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01energy and vigour
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the energy and strength that makes you feel active and alive.
n. physical or mental vigour; the capacity for survival or for the continuation of a meaningful or purposeful existence.
Español:vitalidad
“The young athlete was full of vitality and ready for the race.”
“Despite her advanced age, she maintained a remarkable vitality that allowed her to travel and lecture across the globe.”
Antonyms
02power to survive or grow
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic · Formal
n. the power of something to continue being successful or strong.
n. the power or ability of something to continue to live, be successful, or remain influential.
“The new shops brought life and vitality back to the city centre.”
“Economists are concerned about the long-term vitality of the region's manufacturing sector in the face of increasing global competition.”
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Real-World Examples
“The mysterious and deceitful fi’du embodies the forest’s fertility, its raw vitality – the promise of that which has not been civilised or inhabited.” “While conducting fieldwork in Phnom Penh between 2004 and 2006, Mamula was struck by the “musical vitality” of the country’s soundscape and the ubiquity of the “colorful CD jewel cases” on display.” Etymology
From vital + -ity, from Middle French vitalité, from Latin vitalitas (“vital force, life”), from vitalis (“vital”); see vital.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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「カタカナ語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0
Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0