transcription, транскрипция: [ vaɪt(ə)l ]
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
If you say that something is vital , you mean that it is necessary or very important.
The port is vital to supply relief to millions of drought victims...
Nick Wileman is a school caretaker so it is vital that he gets on well with young people...
After her release she was able to give vital information about her kidnapper.
= crucial
ADJ
• vi‧tal‧ly
Lesley’s career in the church is vitally important to her.
ADV : usu ADV adj , also ADV with v
2.
If you describe someone or something as vital , you mean that they are very energetic and full of life.
They are both very vital people and a good match...
= lively
ADJ