Etymology of the English word vigilant
the English word
vigilantderived from the Latin word
vigilans (watchful, vigilant, alert)
derived from the Latin word
vigilare (remain awake, be awake; watch)
derived from the Latin word
vigil (awake, wakeful; watchful; sentry, guard; fireman)
derived from the Latin word
vigere (be strong, vigorous; thrive)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*weg-Date
The earliest known usage of vigilant in English dates from the 15th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
