# vitality

/vaɪˈtæɫəti/ (US) · /vaɪtˈælɪti/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/vitality
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 2. ability to survive or succeed

noun · CEFR C1 · Academic

the power of something to continue being successful, strong, or active.

For teachers: the capacity of an abstract entity, such as an economy or a culture, to endure and remain functional.

- New small businesses are essential for the economic vitality of the city.
- The report questioned the long-term vitality of the local manufacturing sector in the face of increasing global competition.

Usage: Frequently appears in academic or professional contexts regarding economics, urban planning, or biology.

Teaching tip: Learners should use this when discussing the 'health' of a system rather than just a person.

## Examples

- Regular exercise can help you maintain your vitality.
- The new park has brought a sense of vitality back to the aging neighborhood.
- Economic analysts expressed concern that the aging population might eventually sap the nation's economic vitality by reducing the size of the active workforce.

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