Vital
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvaɪtəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Vital is an adjective meaning Relating to or characteristic of life.
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of life.
More Meanings
- Necessary to the continuation of life; being the seat of life; being that on which life depends.
- Invigorating or life-giving.
- Necessary to continued existence.
- Relating to the recording of life events.
- Very important.
- Containing life; living.
- Lively, having vitality
Example Sentences
The brain is a vital organ.
And doen the heavens afford him vitall food?
vital energies; vital functions; vital actions
Birth, marriage and death certificates are vital records.
Synonyms for vital
Depending on context, synonyms include lifely, crucial, necessary, significant, big, central.
Antonyms for vital
Common opposites include mortal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include invigorating, lively, animated, life-giving, alive, critical.
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