vital
part of speech
adjective (vital; more vital, most vital)
meaning for a pupil
1) Extremely important or necessary; something you cannot do without. tree →
2) Needed to stay alive, like the heart, lungs and brain, which are "vital organs". tree →
3) Full of energy and life. tree →
sense in the lessons
In everyday life and school it means "very important": "It is vital that you listen to the safety rules." In science and health, vital organs keep the body alive, and nurses check "vital signs" such as heartbeat, breathing and temperature. In stories it can describe a lively, energetic person. Phrases: "vital for", "it is vital that", "vital organs", "vital signs", "play a vital role".
examples
- Water is vital for all living things. tree →
- It is vital that you wear a helmet when you ride a bike. tree →
- The heart and lungs are vital organs. tree →
- The nurse checked his vital signs. tree →
- Bees play a vital role in growing our food. tree →
- The goalkeeper made a vital save in the last minute. tree →
- Sleep is vital for a growing brain. tree →
- She was a bright and vital old lady who loved dancing. tree →
note
Adjective; adverb "vitally" (vitally important). It is stronger than "important". The plural noun "vitals" can mean the vital organs. It comes from the Latin word for life, like "vitamin" and "vitality".
Trees and pragmatics
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