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vim

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

Synonyms:
vigor, pep, energy, dash.
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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.
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Vim

Vim\, n. [L., accusative of vis strength.] Power; force; energy; spirit; activity; vigor. [Colloq.]
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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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
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VIM
1. Vendor Independent Messaging.
2. Vi Improved.
(1999-06-15)

The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing, © 1993-2007 Denis Howe
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