vital
adjective (IMPORTANT) /ˈvaɪ.təl/
/-t̬əl/ Definition
B2 necessary for the success or continued existence of something; extremely important: A strong opposition is vital to a healthy democracy. She had found out some information of vital importance. The kidney plays a vital role/part in the removal of waste products from the blood. [+ that] It's absolutely vital that you do exactly as I say. [+ to infinitive] It is vital to get medical supplies to the area as soon as possible.Very important or urgent vitally /-i/ adverb C2 It's not vitally important that we get extra funding for the project but it would help.Very important or urgent
(Definition of vital adjective (IMPORTANT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- all-important adjective
- arch- prefix (MAIN)
- at all cost(s) idiom
- be a matter of life and/or death idiom
- burning adjective (STRONG)
- chief adjective (MOST IMPORTANT)
- considerable adjective
- critical adjective (IMPORTANT)
- moment noun (IMPORTANCE)
- momentous adjective
- no less idiom
- notable adjective
- notably adverb
- prominent adjective (FAMOUS)
- sacred adjective
- salient adjective
- seriously adverb (NEEDING ATTENTION)
- substantial adjective (LARGE)
- substantially adverb (LARGE)
- substantive adjective
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