vital

noun

A surname.

adjective

Necessary to the continuation of life; being the seat of life; being that on which life depends.

Very important.

Relating to or characteristic of life.

Invigorating or life-giving.

Necessary to continued existence.

Capable of living; in a state to live; viable.

Containing life; living.

Lively, having vitality

Relating to the recording of life events.

Roots

vitavit- · Latin · life

Synonyms for vital

criticaladj crucialadj essentialadj importantadj pivotaladj indispensableadj vitalizingadj imperativeadj livelyadj vitalityn fundamentaladj integraladj keyadj

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