vital
gb/vˈaɪtəl/ us/vˈaɪtəl/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 1900
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
B1
property
1
absolutely necessary; essential
Very important and needed for something to work or happen.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is vital for/to [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'vital' with 'alive' because of its similarity to 'vital signs'. In most everyday contexts, 'vital' means 'very important', not 'living'.
Συνώνυμα
essential (Slightly more formal and neutral in tone than 'vital'.)
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crucial (Emphasizes decisive importance, often in critical moments.)
Αντώνυμα
unimportant (Direct opposite, meaning not important at all.)
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optional (Implies something is not required or necessary.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
vital role
|vital importance
|vital information
|vital part
|vital signs
Θέματα
daily life
|business
|science
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Good communication is vital for a healthy relationship.
- Water is vital to human life.
- It is vital that you attend the meeting tomorrow.
- Accurate data is vital for making good decisions.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Food and water are vital for life.
- It is vital to wear a seatbelt in a car.
- Sleep is vital for good health.
- Exercise is vital to stay strong.
adjective
technical
B2
property
2
relating to life processes
About things that keep a person or animal alive.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this with the general 'very important' meaning; in medical contexts it refers specifically to life-related functions.
Συνώνυμα
life-sustaining (More formal and specific to biological or medical contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
nonessential (In medical terms, not necessary for life.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
vital organs
|vital signs
|vital functions
Θέματα
science
|medicine
|health
Παραδείγματα
- The heart is a vital organ.
- Doctors checked his vital signs before surgery.
- Oxygen plays a vital role in cell function.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The brain is a vital organ.
- A doctor checks your vital signs.
- Air is vital for people and animals.
adjective
B2
property
3
full of energy and life
Full of life and energy.
Συνώνυμα
lively (More casual and focuses on being active and animated.)
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energetic (Focuses on physical or mental energy rather than overall vitality.)
Αντώνυμα
lifeless (Lacking energy or liveliness.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
vital personality
|vital spirit
Θέματα
emotions
|daily life
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- She has a vital personality that brightens the room.
- The festival was full of vital energy.
- He remains a vital force in the local art scene.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She is a vital person with many ideas.
- The music made the room feel vital.
- He is still a vital man at 80 years old.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
vital
IPA
GB/vˈaɪtəl/
US/vˈaɪtəl/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
vi - tal (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (vi)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: vital
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
vitally
adverb
vitality
noun B2
Related words
revitalize
verb
revitalization
noun
Εκφράσεις
play a vital role
1/plˈeɪ ə vˈaɪtəl ɹˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
have an essential function in something
To be very important in making something happen or succeed.
Παραδείγματα
- Parents play a vital role in their children's education.
- Clean water plays a vital role in public health.
vital signs
1/vˈaɪtəl sˈaɪnz/
fixed phrase
technical
measurements of key body functions
Numbers that show how your body is working, like heartbeat, breathing, and temperature.
Παραδείγματα
- The nurse recorded the patient's vital signs before the doctor arrived.
- An increase in temperature was noted among the patient's vital signs.
of vital importance
1/əv vˈaɪtəl ɪmpˈɔɹtəns/
fixed phrase
formal
extremely important or essential
Very, very important.
Παραδείγματα
- Security is of vital importance to the company.
- It is of vital importance that we finish on time.
of vital importance
2/əv vˈaɪtəl ɪmpˈɔɹtəns/
fixed phrase
absolutely necessary or critical significance
Extremely important; necessary for success or safety.
Παραδείγματα
- It is of vital importance that you follow the safety rules.
- Honesty is of vital importance in any relationship.