Biological Sciences Vocabulary

adjective describing something as necessary or essential for life or success

• Proper nutrition is vital for maintaining good health.
• It's vital that you remember to bring your ID to the concert.
• It's absolutely vital that we don't get caught by the cops.
• Trust is vital in any relationship, without it, things fall apart.

verb to attach or connect something to something else

• The leaf blade is adnexed to the petiole in this plant species.
• The mushroom cap is adnexed to the stem, making it easy to identify.
• I like how the building's design has the windows adnexed to the walls.
• Her ideas are adnexed to her values, creating a strong foundation for her beliefs.