Meaning of vital in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

adjective

• Relating to, or characteristic of life.

  Example: vital energies; vital functions; vital actions

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

  Example: The brain is a vital organ.

• Invigorating or life-giving.

• Necessary to continued existence.

  Example: The transition to farming was vital for the creation of civilisation.

• Relating to the recording of life events.

  Example: Birth, marriage and death certificates are vital records.

• Very important.

  Example: It is vital that you don't forget to do your homework.

• Containing life; living.

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