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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024vig•i•lance (vij′ə ləns),USA pronunciation n. - state or quality of being vigilant;
watchfulness:Vigilance is required in the event of treachery. - [Pathol.]insomnia.
- Latin vigilantia; see vigilant, -ancy
- alteration (-ance for -ancy) of obsolete vigilancy 1560–70
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged alertness, attention, heedfulness, concern, care.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: vigilance /ˈvɪdʒɪləns/ n - the fact, quality, or condition of being vigilant
- the abnormal state or condition of being unable to sleep
vig•i•lant /ˈvɪdʒələnt/USA pronunciation adj. - watchful;
wary;
alert:vigilant in his battle against crime; The guards were especially vigilant.
vig•i•lance, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024vig•i•lant (vij′ə lənt),USA pronunciation adj. - keenly watchful to detect danger;
wary:a vigilant sentry. - ever awake and alert;
sleeplessly watchful.
- Latin vigilant- (stem of vigilāns), present participle of vigilāre to be watchful. See vigil, -ant
- 1470–80
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged wide-awake, sleepless. See alert.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged careless.
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