HyperDic: vigilance

English > 2 senses of the word vigilance:
NOUNcognitionvigilance, watchfulness, wakefulness, alertnessthe process of paying close and continuous attention
attributevigilance, watchfulness, weather eyevigilant attentiveness
vigilance > pronunciation
Soundsvih'jhahlahns
Rhymesabeyance ... virulence: 273 rhymes with ahns...
English > vigilance: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningThe process of paying close and continuous attention.
Example "vigilance is especially susceptible to fatigue"
Synonymswatchfulness, wakefulness, alertness
Narrowerjealousyzealous vigilance / vigilance
BroaderattentionThe faculty or power of mental concentration
Spanishdesvelo, vigilancia, vigilia
Catalandesvetllament, vigilància
Adjectivesvigilantcarefully observant or attentive
English > vigilance: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaningvigilant attentiveness.
Synonymswatchfulness, weather eye
BroaderattentivenessThe trait of being observant and paying attention
Spanishalerta, atencion, atención, estar pendiente, vigilancia
Catalanalerta, atenció, vigilància
Adjectivesvigilantcarefully observant or attentive

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