Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Related Searches
Synonyms
Nearby Words

vim

 - 4 dictionary results

vim

  [vim] ,
Use vim in a Sentence
–noun
lively or energetic spirit; enthusiasm; vitality.
Origin:
1835–45, Americanism; < L, acc. of vīs energy, force

Synonyms:
vigor, pep, energy, dash.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To vim
vim   (vĭm)   
n.  Ebullient vitality and energy. See Synonyms at vigor.

[Latin, accusative of vīs; see weiə- in Indo-European roots.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Word Origin & History

vim 
1843, usually said to be from L. vim, accusative of vis "strength, force, power, energy." But perhaps the modern word is purely imitative.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
Cite This Source
Computing Dictionary

VIM
1. Vendor Independent Messaging.
2. Vi Improved.
(1999-06-15)

The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing, © 1993-2007 Denis Howe
Cite This Source
Search another word or see vim on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
Ask AnswersEviteExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyMy Way