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English adjective: vital

1. vital urgently needed; absolutely necessary


SamplesA critical element of the plan.
Critical medical supplies.
Vital for a healthy society.
Of vital interest.


Synonymscritical


Similarindispensable


Antonymsdispensable

2. vital performing an essential function in the living body


SamplesVital organs.
Blood and other vital fluids.
The loss of vital heat in shock.
A vital spot.
Life-giving love and praise.


Synonymslife-sustaining


Similaressential


Antonymsinessential, unessential

3. vital full of spirit


SamplesA dynamic full of life woman.
A vital and charismatic leader.
This whole lively world.


Synonymsfull of life, lively


Similaralive, animated


Antonymsunanimated

4. vital manifesting or characteristic of life


SamplesA vital, living organism.
Vital signs.


Similaralive, live


Antonymsdead









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