vital force

noun

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

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

Example Sentences

Kopitar was a vital force in both of the team’s championship runs, and that counts for a lot.

From Los Angeles Times

This constituency is a vital force in the Democratic Party, but its inclusion at the table of power remains a frustrating work in progress.

From Washington Post

Tyus became a vital force in the formation in 1974 of the Women’s Sports Foundation, which is dedicated to enabling opportunities for girls and women.

From New York Times

He was, in truth, more of a Renaissance man than a modern scientist, and still thought in terms of vital forces, an abstract conception of perfection and spirits that kept the body alive.

From Literature

Invoking special vital forces or inventing mystical fluids to explain life was unnecessary.

From Literature