Definition

Relating to the belief that living things are fundamentally different from non-living things due to a vital force or principle.

Example

The vitalistic approach emphasizes the importance of life forces in understanding biological processes.

Conversation

I just read an article about vitalistic theories in biology.

Oh really? What do they say?

They argue that life is more than just physical processes; it’s about energy too.

That sounds interesting! I've always thought there’s something deeper to life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vitalistic → It is formed from "vital" (from Latin "vitalis", meaning of life) and the suffix "-istic" (meaning pertaining to or characteristic of). The word "vitalistic" refers to the characteristic of being related to life or the life force.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vital' meaning related to life, and '-istic' indicating a characteristic. This helps you remember that 'vitalistic' pertains to the essence of life.

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