Vigilance or Vigilence
Which Spelling is Correct?
Confused between "vigilance" and "vigilence"? Learn the correct spelling, meaning, and how to use it properly in your writing.
Incorrect: Vigilence
"Vigilence" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "vigilance" with an "a".
Correct: Vigilance
"Vigilance" is the correct spelling. It means the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Definitions
Vigilance (noun):
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alertness.
Examples:
- • The police maintained their vigilance throughout the night.
- • Constant vigilance is required in this job.
- • Her vigilance prevented an accident.
Vigilence (noun):
"Vigilence" is a misspelling of "vigilance" and is not a valid English word.
Examples:
- • "Vigilence" is not used in standard English.
- • Always use vigilance when referring to alertness.
Synonyms
Vigilance:
- • Watchfulness
- • Alertness
- • Attentiveness
- • Carefulness
- • Caution
Vigilence:
- • (No valid synonyms; not a standard English word)
Notes
Notes:
- • Vigilance is spelled with an "a" before the "n".
- • It is a noun describing alertness and carefulness.
- • "Vigilence" is never correct in any context.
- • The word comes from Latin "vigilantia" meaning "wakefulness".
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is "vigilence" ever correct?
A: No, "vigilence" is never correct. The proper spelling is always "vigilance".
Q: How do I remember the correct spelling?
A: Remember "vigilance" has an "a" before the "n".
Q: What does vigilance mean?
A: Vigilance means the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Q: Can I use "vigilance" in formal writing?
A: Yes, "vigilance" is correct in all contexts.
Q: Why do people misspell "vigilance"?
A: The misspelling "vigilence" often happens by replacing the "a" with an "e".
Summary
Remember: Vigilance is the correct spelling with "ance": vig-i-lance. It means watchfulness or alertness. The misspelling "vigilence" is never correct. Always use "vigilance" when referring to being watchful or alert.