Princeton's WordNet

1. critical, vital(adj)

   urgently needed; absolutely necessary

   "a critical element of the plan"; "critical medical supplies"; "vital for a healthy society"; "of vital interest"

2. vital, life-sustaining(adj)

   performing an essential function in the living body

   "vital organs"; "blood and other vital fluids"; "the loss of vital heat in shock"; "a vital spot"; "life-giving love and praise"

3. full of life, lively, vital(adj)

   full of spirit

   "a dynamic full of life woman"; "a vital and charismatic leader"; "this whole lively world"

4. vital(adj)

   manifesting or characteristic of life

   "a vital, living organism"; "vital signs"

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

1. vital(adjective)ˈvaɪt l

   very important or necessary; = essential

   The device plays a vital role in fighting fraud.; political changes that are vital for the future of the country

2. vitalˈvaɪt l

   necessary in order to stay alive

   the vital organs

Wiktionary

1. vital(Adjective)

   Relating to, or characteristic of life.

2. vital(Adjective)

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

   The brain is a vital organ.

3. vital(Adjective)

   Invigorating or life-giving.

   The sunu2019s vital radiation.

4. vital(Adjective)

   Necessary to continued existence.

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

5. vital(Adjective)

   Relating to the recording of life events.

   Birth, marriage and death certificates are vital records.

6. vital(Adjective)

   Important

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

Webster Dictionary

1. Vital(adj)

   belonging or relating to life, either animal or vegetable; as, vital energies; vital functions; vital actions

2. Vital(adj)

   contributing to life; necessary to, or supporting, life; as, vital blood

3. Vital(adj)

   containing life; living

4. Vital(adj)

   being the seat of life; being that on which life depends; mortal

5. Vital(adj)

   very necessary; highly important; essential

6. Vital(adj)

   capable of living; in a state to live; viable

7. Vital(noun)

   a vital part; one of the vitals

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