Vigilance
/ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/noun
The state of being watchful and alert, especially to avoid danger or trouble.
Did you know?The word 'Vigilance' comes from a Latin term meaning 'awake,' connecting it to ancient practices of guarding against night terrors and unseen threats.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
vigilantia
“Watchfulness, wakefulness.”
Old French
Old French
vigilance
“The quality of being watchful.”
Middle English
Middle English
vigilance
“The act of being alert or watchful.”
Modern English
English
vigilance
“The state of being vigilant, especially in protection against danger.”
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