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Word vital
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈvaɪtl / NAmE / ˈvaɪtl /
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  • the vitamins that are vital for health
  • good financial accounts are vital to the success of any enterprise.
  • reading is of vital importance in language learning.
  • the police play a vital role in our society.
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vital

(adjective)BrE / ˈvaɪtl / NAmE / ˈvaɪtl /
  1. necessary or essential in order for something to succeed or exist
    • synonyms at essential
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/essential_1
    • the vitamins that are vital for health
    • Good financial accounts are vital to the success of any enterprise.
    • Reading is of vital importance in language learning.
    • The police play a vital role in our society.
    • It is vital that you keep accurate records when you are self-employed.
    • It was vital to show that he was not afraid.
    • It is vital that journalists can verify the accuracy of their reports.
    • Journalists play a vital/crucial role in educating the public.
    • Public trust is a crucial issue for all news organizations.
    • The ability to write well is essential for any journalist.
    • The Internet has become an indispensable tool for reporters.
    • In journalism, accuracy is paramount/…is of paramount importance.
    • It is imperative that journalists maintain the highest possible standards of reporting.
    • Experience is essential for this job.
    • The police play a vital role in our society.
    • It was vital to show that he was not afraid.
    • It is crucial that we get this right.
    • Your decision is critical to our future.
    • She has played a decisive role in the peace negotiations.
    • Cars have become an indispensable part of our lives.
    • This case emphasizes/highlights the importance of honest communication between managers and employees.
    • Effective communication skills are essential/crucial/vital.
    • It should be noted that this study considers only verbal communication. Non-verbal communication is not dealt with here.
    • It is important to remember that/An important point to remember is that non-verbal communication plays a key role in getting your message across.
    • Communication is not only about the words you use but also your body language and, especially/above all, the effectiveness with which you listen.
    • I would like to draw attention to the role of listening in effective communication.
    • Choose your words carefully: in particular, avoid confusing and ambiguous language.
    • Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you must learn to listen as well as to speak.
    • It is vital that more is done to prevent the illegal trade in wild animals.
    • (Compare: We have to do more to stop people trading wild animals illegally.)
    • It is clear that more needs to be done to protect biodiversity.
    • (Compare: We clearly need to do more to protect biodiversity.)
    • It is unfortunate that the practice of keeping monkeys as pets still continues.
    • (Compare: It’s absolutely terrible that people still keep monkeys as pets.)
    • It is difficult for many people to understand the reasons why certain individuals choose to hunt animals for sport.
    • (Compare: I can’t understand why anyone would want to kill animals for fun.)
    • Unfortunately, it would seem that not enough is being done to support tiger conservation.
    • (Compare: Governments aren’t doing enough to help tiger conservation.)
    • There is no doubt that the greatest threat to polar bears comes from global warming.
    • (Compare: I believe that the greatest threat…)
  2. connected with or necessary for staying alive
    • the vital organs (= the brain, heart, lungs, etc.)
  3. full of energy and enthusiasm
    • synonym dynamic
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/dynamic_2

    Extra Examples

    • These nutrients are absolutely vital to good health.
    • fostering team spirit, which is vital for success
    • the strategically vital industrial zone
    • Bean sprouts contain many of the vitamins that are vital for health.
    • It is vital that you keep accurate records when you are self-employed.

    Word Origin

    • late Middle English (describing the animating principle of living beings, also in sense (3)): via Old French from Latin vitalis, from vita ‘life’. The sense ‘essential’ dates from the early 17th cent.
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