The doctrine that life involves some immaterial "vital force", and cannot be explained scientifically.

plural of vitalism

Relating to, or characteristic of life. / Necessary to the continuation of life; being the seat of life; being that on which life depends. / Invigorating or life-giving.

The capacity to live and develop. / Energy or vigour. / That which distinguishes living from nonliving things; life, animateness.

(American spelling) Alternative spelling of vitalise

(plural only) Those organs of the body that are essential for life. / (plural only, figuratively) Those parts of a system without which it cannot function. / (medicine, plural only) Vital signs.

The act of vitalizing; enlivenment; vivification.

In a manner that imparts vitality / To an extent that is vital; indispensably

plural of vitalization

present participle of vitalize