(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
vital force in American English
1.
a basic force or principle regarded as the source and cause of life in living organisms
see also vitalism
2.
élan vital
Also called vital principle
Examples of 'vital force' in a sentence
vital force
Considered Richard, a vital force beside her, his heartbeat as familiar to her as her own.