adjective
- Urgently needed; absolutely necessary.
- usage: "a critical element of the plan"; "critical medical supplies"; "vital for a healthy society"; "of vital interest"
- synonyms: critical
- Performing an essential function in the living body.
- usage: "vital organs"; "blood and other vital fluids"; "the loss of vital heat in shock"; "a vital spot"; "life-giving love and praise"
- synonyms: life-sustaining
- Full of spirit.
- usage: "a dynamic full of life woman"; "a vital and charismatic leader"; "this whole lively world"
- synonyms: full of life, lively
- Manifesting or characteristic of life.
- usage: "a vital, living organism"; "vital signs"
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