Definitions for vigilance

vigilance vig·i·lance

Spelling: [vij-uh-luh ns]
IPA: /ˈvɪdʒ ə ləns/

Vigilance is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 373 anagrams from letters in vigilance (acegiilnv).

Definitions for vigilance

noun

  1. state or quality of being vigilant; watchfulness:
  2. Pathology. insomnia.

Origin of vigilance

1560-70; alteration (-ance for -ancy) of obsolete vigilancy Latin vigilantia; see vigilant,

Examples for vigilance

He was glad of this, for their vigilance had relaxed, and he did not want it renewed.

The vigilance and activity of Nicias never relaxed for a moment.

Despite their vigilance they had seen nothing of armed men entering the town, they claimed.

People may not talk [about it], but there are some vigilance groups that work closely with the security forces.

And yet the only magic has been her vigilance, her courage, her sagacity.

vigilance, yes; but taking the most aggressive action—not so much.

Once the union agreed to some testing and some oversight, vigilance became a necessity for the league.

But for the vigilance of Mr. Sharp, indeed, we might have all been captured in our sleep.

And her care for the old man was beautiful in its minuteness, its vigilance.

We must react with vigilance to the situation of women in Afghanistan.

Word Value for vigilance
Scrable

15

Words with friends

20

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