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UK
/vˈaɪtəl/
]
[ US /ˈvaɪtəɫ/ ]
[ US /ˈvaɪtəɫ/ ]
ADJECTIVE
-
full of spirit; full of life
this whole lively world
a dynamic full of life woman
a vital and charismatic leader -
manifesting or characteristic of life
a vital, living organism
vital signs -
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
a critical element of the plan
vital for a healthy society
of vital interest
critical medical supplies -
performing an essential function in the living body
life-giving love and praise
life-giving love and praise
blood and other vital fluids
vital organs
the loss of vital heat in shock
a vital spot
How To Use vital In A Sentence
- The white plates are composed of a very tough but light titanium alloy that provides a good deal of extra protection to the body's vitals.
- But try telling that to the little old lady who has waited in vain a couple of years for a vital eye operation.
- The difference in the power of the system to absorb different substances, appropriate whatever can be utilized, and throw off whatever can not be used, is sometimes called idiosyncrasy, but more properly it may be called vital resistance, and upon the integrity of this power rests the ability to combat disease in all its forms, whether it be the absorption of any animal virus or the poison resulting from undigested food. Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why What Medical Writers Say
- This not only prevents the paint from being absorbed once the background's applied, it's also vital for craquelure to be successful. ALASTAIR MCLEAN'S 'NIGHT WATCH'
- The gladdest part is that Laura's music is alive, vital, and accessible. Laura Nyro
- Whether you live in the suburbs or in the vital enclaves of a Little India, you are a part of America and American life.
- Giving is the highest expression of potency. In the very act of giving, I experience my strength, my wealth, my power. This experience of heightened vitality and potency fills me with joy. I experience myself as overflowing, spending, alive, hence as joyous. Giving is more joyous than receiving, not because it is a deprivation, but because in the act of giving lies the expression of my aliveness. Erich Fromm
- The vital ingredient of popular appeal was not there despite several bids to rejig the story.
- If we want to avert a very deep recession it is absolutely vital that these psychological factors are reversed.
- The partners' duties A vital component of a partnership is the mutual trust between partners.