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   vital

   /ˈvʌɪtl/

   adjective

   • 1. absolutely necessary; essential: "secrecy is of vital importance" Similar essentialindispensablecrucialkeynecessaryneededrequiredrequisiteimportantall-importantof the utmost importanceof great consequenceof the essencecriticallife-and-deathimperativemandatoryurgentpressingburningcompellingacuteparamountpre-eminenthigh-prioritysignificantconsequentialinformal:earth-shatteringworld-shakingOpposite unimportantperipheralsecondary
   • ▪ indispensable to the continuance of life: "the vital organs" Similar life-preservinglife-sustainingbasicfundamentalessentialnecessarymajormainchiefkeyprimeOpposite minordispensable
   • 2. full of energy; lively: "a beautiful, vital girl" Similar livelyenergeticactivesprightlyspryanimatedspiritedhigh-spiritedvivaciousexuberantbouncyenthusiasticvibrantzestfulsparklingdynamicvigorousfull of vim and vigourforcefulfierylustyhale and heartyin fine fettleinformal:go-gettingzippypeppyfeistyspunkyraring to gofull of beansbright-eyed and bushy-tailedchipperOpposite listless
   • 3. fatal: archaic "the wound is vital"

   noun

   • 1. the body's important internal organs: "he felt the familiar knot contract in his vitals"

   Word Origin late Middle English (describing the animating principle of living beings, also in vital (sense 2 of the adjective)): via Old French from Latin vitalis, from vita ‘life’. The sense ‘essential’ dates from the early 17th century.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVITAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   VITAL definition: 1. necessary for the success or continued existence of something; extremely important: 2…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVITAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   VITAL meaning: 1. necessary for the success or continued existence of something; extremely important: 2…. Learn more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › vitalVital Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   vital: [adjective] of the utmost importance. fundamentally concerned with or affecting life or living beings: such as. tending to renew or refresh the living : invigorating. destructive to life : mortal.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishvital adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Language Bank vital vital Saying that something is necessary. It is vital that journalists can verify the accuracy of their reports.; Journalists play a vital role in educating the public.; Public trust is a crucial issue for all news organizations.; The ability to write well is essential for any journalist.; The internet has become an indispensable tool for reporters.

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   Vital definition: of or relating to life. See examples of VITAL used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVITAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   8 meanings: 1. essential to maintain life 2. forceful, energetic, or lively 3. of, relating to, having, or displaying life 4..... Click for more definitions.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › vitalVital - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   vital: 1 adj performing an essential function in the living body “ vital organs” “blood and other vital fluids” “the loss of vital heat in shock” “a vital spot” Synonyms: life-sustaining essential basic and fundamental adj manifesting or characteristic of life “a vital , living organism” “ vital signs” Synonyms: alive , live possessing life ...

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishVITAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   VITAL definition: 1. necessary: 2. full of energy. Learn more.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › vitalvital | meaning of vital in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    vital. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Human vi‧tal /ˈvaɪtl/ W2 adjective 1 extremely important and necessary for something to succeed or exist SYN crucial The work she does is absolutely vital. vital to These measures are vital to national security. vital for Regular exercise is vital for your health. it is ...

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › vitalVital - definition of vital by The Free Dictionary

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    a. the bodily organs, such as the brain, liver, heart, lungs, etc, that are necessary to maintain life