Vital

usgb/ˈvaɪtl/
adjective

Very important or necessary.

Water is vital for life.
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Often appears as...

  • vital importance
  • vital role
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Stress Importance

Use 'vital' to emphasize the extreme importance of something in its context.

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Access to education is vital for a country's growth.
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Non-Literal Usage

'Vital' can be used figuratively to stress necessity in discussions, not just in a physical sense.

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Regular feedback is vital to our team's success.
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Not Always Positive

While often positive, 'vital' can describe obligations or challenges with critical outcomes.

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Addressing these environmental issues is a vital concern.
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