Definition of vigilant

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vig·i·lant    (vj-lnt) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

On the alert; watchful. See Synonyms at aware.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French, from Latin vigilns , vigilant- present participle of vigilre, to be watchful ; see vigilante

OTHER FORMS:
vigi·lant·ly (Adverb)

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