transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈvī-t ə l ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin vitalis of life, from vita life; akin to Latin vivere to live — more at quick
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : existing as a manifestation of life
b. : concerned with or necessary to the maintenance of life
vital organs
blood and other vital fluids
2. : full of life and vigor : animated
3. : characteristic of life or living beings
4.
a. : fundamentally concerned with or affecting life or living beings: as
(1) : tending to renew or refresh the living : invigorating
(2) : destructive to life : mortal
b. : of the utmost importance
a vital clue
vital resources
5. : recording data relating to lives
6. : of, relating to, or constituting the staining of living tissues
Synonyms: see essential
• vi·tal·ly -t ə l-ē adverb