Vital

Pronunciation: /ˈvaɪtəl/

Definitions of vital

adjective describing something as necessary or essential for life or success

Example Sentences

A1 Water is vital for human survival.

A2 Sleep is vital for maintaining good health.

B1 Regular exercise is vital for overall well-being.

B2 Effective communication is vital in a successful team.

C1 Proper planning is vital for the success of any project.

C2 Ethical behavior is vital in maintaining trust and integrity in business.

Examples of vital in a Sentence

formal Proper nutrition is vital for maintaining good health.

informal It's vital that you remember to bring your ID to the concert.

slang It's absolutely vital that we don't get caught by the cops.

figurative Trust is vital in any relationship, without it, things fall apart.

Grammatical Forms of vital

• past tense: vitalized
• plural: vitals
• comparative: more vital
• superlative: most vital
• present tense: vitalizes
• future tense: will vitalize
• perfect tense: has vitalized
• continuous tense: is vitalizing
• singular: vital
• positive degree: vital
• infinitive: to vitalize
• gerund: vitalizing
• participle: vitalized

Origin and Evolution of vital

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vital' originated from the Latin word 'vitalis', which is derived from 'vita' meaning life.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 14th century, 'vital' was primarily used to describe something essential or necessary for life. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to being indispensable, crucial, or energetic.