vital force

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noun
  1. the force that animates and perpetuates living beings and organisms.

  • Also called vital principle.

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vital force

noun
  1. (esp in early biological theory) a hypothetical force, independent of physical and chemical forces, regarded as being the causative factor of the evolution and development of living organisms

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