Meaning

1 senses
  1. (countable, uncountable)A hypothetical force that is the causative agent for the development of life.

    (biology) a hypothetical force (not physical or chemical) once thought by Henri Bergson to cause the evolution and development of organisms

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Forms

plural: vital forces
Singularvital force
Pluralvital forces

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Synonyms

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  • (biology) a hypothetical force (not physical or chemical) once thought by Henri Bergson to cause the evolution and development of organisms:life forcevitalityelan vital

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