vitalism

Noun

A philosophical doctrine that life is partially self-determining.
(philosophy) a doctrine that life is a vital principle distinct from physics and chemistry
The doctrine that life involves some immaterial "vital force", and cannot be explained scientifically.

Examples

For some, the game of Scrabble takes on a vitalism, seeming to have a life of its own.

Origin / Etymology

From vital + -ism.

Scrabble Score: 13

vitalism: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
vitalism: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
vitalism: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

vitalism: valid Words With Friends Word