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- pronunciation:
- vaI
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
pertaining to or characteristic of life.
The nurse checked the patient's heartbeat and other vital signs.- synonyms:
- life
- similar words:
- animate, breathing, living, viable
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definition 2: |
necessary to maintain life.
The heart and lungs are vital organs.These foods contain vital nutrients.- similar words:
- life-giving, living, restorative
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definition 3: |
full of life, vigor, or energy.
My grandmother is still vital at ninety years of age.- synonyms:
- animated, energetic, live, lively, vivacious
- antonyms:
- listless, mechanical
- similar words:
- active, alive, animate, bouncy, brisk, bubbling, dynamic, indispensable, peppy, sparkling, spirited, sprightly, vibrant, vigorous, zippy
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definition 4: |
of critical importance; essential.
It is vital that you get her to the emergency room immediately.This is a vital step in the process and must not be overlooked.- synonyms:
- critical, crucial, essential, indispensable, necessary
- antonyms:
- dispensable, inessential, peripheral, unimportant
- similar words:
- capital, cardinal, central, great, imperative, important, material, paramount, pivotal, requisite, significant
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definition 5: |
fatal; deadly.
The soldier dealt his enemy a vital blow.- synonyms:
- deadly, fatal, lethal, mortal
- similar words:
- fateful, killing
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related words: |
basic, big, dire, fundamental, living, momentous, quick, radical, serious, staple, stock |
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derivation: |
vitally (adv.) |
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