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vital

 

[ ˈvaɪtl ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

health

Absolutely necessary or important; essential.

Synonyms

crucial, essential, indispensable, necessary

Examples of usage

  • Vitamins are vital for maintaining good health.
  • Regular exercise is vital for overall well-being.
  • Having clean drinking water is vital for survival.
Context #2 | Adjective

energy

Full of energy; lively.

Synonyms

animated, dynamic, energetic, vibrant

Examples of usage

  • She has a vital personality that lights up the room.
  • His vital performance on stage captivated the audience.
Context #3 | Noun

anatomy

A bodily organ or fluid that is essential for life.

Synonyms

component, fluid, organ

Examples of usage

  • The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
  • Oxygen is a vital component of blood.

Translations

Translations of the word "vital" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vital

🇮🇳 महत्वपूर्ण

🇩🇪 lebenswichtig

🇮🇩 vital

🇺🇦 життєво важливий

🇵🇱 życiowy

🇯🇵 重要な

🇫🇷 vital

🇪🇸 vital

🇹🇷 hayati

🇰🇷 중요한

🇸🇦 حيوي

🇨🇿 životně důležitý

🇸🇰 životne dôležitý

🇨🇳 重要的

🇸🇮 bistven

🇮🇸 lífsnauðsynlegur

🇰🇿 өмірлік маңызды

🇬🇪 სიცოცხლისთვის აუცილებელი

🇦🇿 həyati

🇲🇽 vital

Etymology

The word 'vital' comes from the Latin word 'vitalis', which means 'of or belonging to life'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe something that is essential for life or energetic. The concept of vitality and importance has been associated with the word 'vital' throughout history, emphasizing its crucial role in various aspects of life.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,480, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.