vital

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From Middle English < Old French < Latin vītālis (of life, life-giving) < vīta (life) < vīvō (live).

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vital (comparative more vital, superlative most vital)

Positive
vital

Comparative
more vital

Superlative
most vital

  1. Relating to, or characteristic of life.
  2. Necessary to the continuation of life; being the seat of life; being that on which life depends.
    The brain is a vital organ.
  3. Invigorating or life-giving.
    The sun’s vital radiation.
  4. Necessary to continued existence.
    The transition to farming was vital for the creation of civilisation.
  5. Relating to the recording of life events.
    Birth, marriage and death certificates are vital records.
  6. Important
    It is vital that you don't forget to do your homework.

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[edit] French

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From Latin vītālis (of life, life-giving).

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vital m. (f. vitale, m. plural vitaux, f. plural vitales)

  1. vital

[edit] Galician

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From Latin vītālis (of life, life-giving).

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vital m. and f. (plural vitais)

  1. vital (relating to, or characteristic of life)
  2. vital, important, necessary

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vital m. and f. (plural vitales)

  1. vital

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