1. Adjective
Belonging or relating to life, either animal or vegetable; as, vital energies; vital functions; vital actions.
2. Adjective
Contributing to life; necessary to, or supporting, life; as, vital blood.
3. Adjective
Containing life; living.
4. Adjective
Being the seat of life; being that on which life depends; mortal.
5. Adjective
Very necessary; highly important; essential.
6. Adjective
Capable of living; in a state to live; viable.
7. Noun
A vital part; one of the vitals.
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