Vital meaning

What does “vital” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“vital” is an adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: urgently needed; absolutely necessary.

vital

urgently needed; absolutely necessary
“a critical element of the plan”
“critical medical supplies”
Synonymscritical
performing an essential function in the living body
“vital organs”
“blood and other vital fluids”
Synonymslife-sustaining
full of spirit; full of life
“a dynamic full of life woman”
“a vital and charismatic leader”
Synonymslively
manifesting or characteristic of life
“a vital, living organism”
“vital signs”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University