English · Word Candidate

vital

/ˈvaɪtəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Relating to or characteristic of life.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến hoặc đặc trưng của sự sống

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Adjective

vital energies; vital functions; vital actions

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Necessary to the continuation of life; being the seat of life; being that on which life depends.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cần thiết cho sự tiếp tục của sự sống

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Adjective

The brain is a vital organ.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “vital” mean?

Relating to or characteristic of life.

Is “vital” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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