First Known Use: 14th century
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vigor
noun vig·or \ˈvi-gər\
: strength, energy, or determination
Full Definition of VIGOR
1
: active bodily or mental strength or force
2
: active healthy well-balanced growth especially of plants
3
: intensity of action or effect : force
4
: effective legal status
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Origin of VIGOR
Middle English vigour, from Anglo-French, from Latin vigor, from vigēre to be vigorous
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vigor
noun vig·or \ˈvi-gər\
Definition of VIGOR for Kids
1
: strength or energy of body or mind <the vigor of youth>
2
: active strength or force <He argued with great vigor.>
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