- vital organs
- essential body parts
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
vital organs
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vital — [vīt′ l] adj. [ME < MFr < L vitalis, vital < vita, life, akin to vivere, to live: see BIO ] 1. of, concerned with, or manifesting life [vital energy] 2. a) necessary or essential to life; being a source or support of life [vital organs]… … English World dictionary
vital — ► ADJECTIVE 1) absolutely necessary; essential. 2) essential for life: the vital organs. 3) full of energy; lively. ► NOUN (vitals) ▪ the body s important internal organs. DERIVATIVES vitally adverb … English terms dictionary
vital — /ˈvaɪtl / (say vuytl) adjective 1. of or relating to life: vital functions; vital processes. 2. having life, or living. 3. having remarkable energy, enthusiasm, vivacity: he has a very vital personality. 4. being the seat or source of life: the… …
vital — vi|tal W2 [ˈvaıtl] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: Latin vitalis of life , from vita life ] 1.) extremely important and necessary for something to succeed or exist = ↑crucial ▪ The work she does is absolutely vital . vital to ▪ … Dictionary of contemporary English
vital — 01. He was shot in the stomach, but luckily the bullet didn t hit any [vital] organs. 02. It is absolutely [vital] that our computer systems be upgraded. 03. It is [vitally] important that he take good care of himself if he doesn t want to fall… … Grammatical examples in English
vital — vi|tal [ vaıtl ] adjective *** 1. ) very important, necessary, or essential: play a vital role (in something): He played a vital role in setting up the organization. vital to: Skillful employees are vital to the success of any company. vital for … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
vital */*/*/ — UK [ˈvaɪt(ə)l] / US adjective 1) very important, necessary, or essential play a vital role (in something): He played a vital role in setting up the organization. vital to: Skilful employees are vital to the success of any company. vital for: To… … English dictionary
vital — adj. & n. adj. 1 of, concerned with, or essential to organic life (vital functions). 2 essential to the existence of a thing or to the matter in hand (a vital question; secrecy is vital). 3 full of life or activity. 4 affecting life. 5 fatal to… … Useful english dictionary
vital — vitally, adv. vitalness, n. /vuyt l/, adj. 1. of or pertaining to life: vital processes. 2. having remarkable energy, liveliness, or force of personality: a vital leader. 3. being the seat or source of life: the vital organs. 4. necessary to life … Universalium
vital — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin vitalis of life, from vita life; akin to Latin vivere to live more at quick Date: 14th century 1. a. existing as a manifestation of life b. concerned with or necessary to the maintenance of life … New Collegiate Dictionary
