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ELAN VITAL

\ɪlˈan vˈa͡ɪtə͡l], \ɪlˈan vˈa‍ɪtə‍l], \ɪ_l_ˈa_n v_ˈaɪ_t_əl]\

Definitions of ELAN VITAL

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(biology) a hypothetical force (not physical or chemical) once thought by Henri Bergson to cause the evolution and development of organisms

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

(biology) a hypothetical force (not physical or chemical) once thought by Henri Bergson to cause the evolution and development of organisms

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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