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invigoration

|in-vi-go-ra-tion|

B2

/ɪnˌvɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

(invigorate)

give energy

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjective
invigorateinvigoratesinvigoratesinvigoratedinvigoratedinvigoratinginvigoratorinvigorating
Etymology
Etymology Information

'invigoration' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'vigorare,' where 'vigor' meant 'strength or energy.'

Historical Evolution

'vigorare' transformed into the Old French word 'vigoracion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'invigoration' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to give strength or energy,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of giving energy or strength to something or someone.

The invigoration of the team was evident after the motivational speech.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45