Life Force

Pronunciation: /laɪf fɔrs/

Definitions of life force

noun the force that gives something its vitality and strength

Example Sentences

A1 Breathing is a basic life force that keeps us alive.

A2 Plants need sunlight as their primary life force to grow and thrive.

B1 Yoga and meditation can help balance your life force and improve overall well-being.

B2 Traditional Chinese medicine believes in the concept of Qi as the life force energy flowing through the body.

C1 Some spiritual practices focus on connecting with the universal life force to achieve enlightenment.

C2 In Reiki healing, practitioners channel life force energy to promote healing and balance in the body.

Examples of life force in a Sentence

formal The concept of life force has been a topic of philosophical debate for centuries.

informal Some people believe in a life force that connects all living beings.

slang My grandma always talks about keeping her 'life force' strong by eating healthy.

figurative Music is like a life force for me, it gives me energy and inspiration.

Grammatical Forms of life force

• past tense: lived
• plural: life forces
• comparative: more life force
• superlative: most life force
• present tense: life forces
• future tense: will be life force
• perfect tense: have been life force
• continuous tense: is being life force
• singular: life force
• positive degree: life force
• infinitive: to life force
• gerund: life forcing
• participle: life forced

Origin and Evolution of life force

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The concept of a life force has roots in ancient philosophical and religious beliefs, particularly in Eastern traditions such as Hinduism and Taoism. It is often associated with the idea of a vital energy that animates living beings.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'life force' has been used in various contexts, including in metaphysical and spiritual discussions, as well as in scientific discourse related to biology and medicine.