Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

life force

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.14 in modern English

Syllables: life -force
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The hypothetical principle that animates all living organisms.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

An impulse or influence that gives something life or vitality.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The human tribe partakes of the mana or life-force of the animal, and is strengthened[.]"
""Yes, I'm beating it!" he cried. "Ever since Felkin held his first consultation with Atkinson I have felt the life-force stealing back into me.""
"“All I can tell you is that we witches worship the life force. The powers emanate from our bodies.”"

Usage

Inflected Forms

life forces (plural)

Phrases

vis viva

Frequently Paired Words

vis viva vitality

Synonyms

élan vital qi vital force vitality elan vital

Questions

What does life force mean?: The hypothetical principle that animates all living organisms.

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