vital

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Having the power to preserve life or maintain health.

  - "The vital organs of the human body are the heart, lungs, and liver."
  - "A vital nutrient for growing children is protein."

• adjective

  2. Important; essential.

  - "Finding a vital clue in the investigation."
  - "The vital role of education in society."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvaɪt̬əl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

mortal

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Synonyms

crucial , necessary , significant , extant , kicking , live , lifely

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vital
hive , jive , rive , wive

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Variants

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vital , vitally , vital capacities , vital capacity , vital sign , vital signs , vital statistics , elan vital , elan vitals

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Etymology

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From Old French 'vital', meaning 'alive, living'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'vital' is derived from the Latin word 'vitalis', meaning 'lively' or 'full of life'.

2. The word 'vital' appears in the title of a famous 1954 science fiction novel by Pierre Boulle, 'Planet of the Apes'.

3. The term 'vital capacity' refers to the total volume of air a person can exhale after taking the deepest breath possible.

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Related Concepts

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1. Vitality: The state of being strong, healthy, and active.

2. Vital signs: Signs of life and health, including heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature.

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Culture

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In literature, 'vital' is often used to describe essential or crucial elements in a story. In art, 'vital' can refer to a painting or sculpture that has energy and life.

How to Memorize "vital"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heart beating, representing the vitality of life.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'important' or 'essential' when you see or hear the word 'vital'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence: 'Vital organs are vital for vitality.'

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