vigilance — the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪdʒələns/
Example Sentences
- The security guard's vigilance never wavers, even during the boring night shifts.
- My cat shows more vigilance than the actual guard dog—she watches everyone who enters the house with judgmental eyes.
- Civil servants are expected to exercise vigilance in preventing budget misuse.
vigilance
NOUN[/ˈvɪdʒələns/]
the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
The night watchman's vigilance kept the sleeping village safe from every shadow.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin vigil, meaning 'awake' or 'watchful,' derived from the practices of night sentries in ancient Rome who remained vigilant throughout the night guarding settlements. The noun-forming suffix -ance was added to create a term denoting the state of watchful alertness.
Breakdown
vigil- (awake, watchful) + -ance (noun-forming suffix indicating a state or condition) = the state of remaining awake and watchful.
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📝Examples
“The security guard's vigilance never wavers, even during the boring night shifts.”
“My cat shows more vigilance than the actual guard dog—she watches everyone who enters the house with judgmental eyes.”
“Civil servants are expected to exercise vigilance in preventing budget misuse.”
“After drinking five cups of coffee, his vigilance level was so high he could hear his neighbor's cat blinking.”
“Constant vigilance is required to protect sensitive government data from cyber threats.”
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