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vital

/ˈvaɪtəl/adjective2 syllables

Vital means: full of spirit; full of life.

Synonyms for vital22

adjective, as in full of spirit; full of life

adjective, as in urgently needed; absolutely necessary

adjective, as in performing an essential function in the living body

life-sustaining, essential

adjective, as in manifesting or characteristic of life

also used for vital

lifely, crucial, necessary, significant, big, central, consequential, epochful, extant, kicking, above ground, alive and kicking, alive and well, animate

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What does vital mean?4

adjective

1

full of spirit; full of life“a vital and charismatic leader”

2

urgently needed; absolutely necessary“a critical element of the plan”

3

performing an essential function in the living body“vital organs”

4

manifesting or characteristic of life“a vital, living organism”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with vital?2

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Vital in a sentence

  • To treat disease successfully, it is vital to detect it early.sundown
  • To some, the concept of reincarnation is a vital part of spiritual growth.Nuel
  • In sport, team harmony is vital to success.sundown
  • For a business owner, having a clear overview of one's entire business is vital.peterius
  • Kaleidoscopic prints saturate my blank mind, creating vital memories and burning thoughts.carlosalberto
  • Good nutrition is vital for an infant's growth.AlanF_US
  • Layla went a full day without vital medication.OsoHombre
  • Her help is vital to the success of this plan.CM

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