vital
gb/vˈaɪtəl/ us/vˈaɪtəl/
B1
Английский
~ 1900
Значения
0 значений
adjective
B1
property
1
absolutely necessary; essential
Very important and needed for something to work or happen.
Модель употребления:
[something] is vital for/to [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'vital' with 'alive' because of its similarity to 'vital signs'. In most everyday contexts, 'vital' means 'very important', not 'living'.
Синонимы
essential (Slightly more formal and neutral in tone than 'vital'.)
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crucial (Emphasizes decisive importance, often in critical moments.)
Антонимы
unimportant (Direct opposite, meaning not important at all.)
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optional (Implies something is not required or necessary.)
Коллокации
vital role
|vital importance
|vital information
|vital part
|vital signs
Темы
daily life
|business
|science
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this with the general 'very important' meaning; in medical contexts it refers specifically to life-related functions.
Синонимы
life-sustaining (More formal and specific to biological or medical contexts.)
Антонимы
nonessential (In medical terms, not necessary for life.)
Коллокации
vital organs
|vital signs
|vital functions
Темы
science
|medicine
|health
Примеры
- The heart is a vital organ.
- Doctors checked his vital signs before surgery.
- Oxygen plays a vital role in cell function.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
lifeless (Lacking energy or liveliness.)
Коллокации
vital personality
|vital spirit
Темы
emotions
|daily life
|daily_life
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
vital
IPA
GB/vˈaɪtəl/
US/vˈaɪtəl/
Слоги и ударение
vi - tal (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (vi)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: vital
Родственные слова
Core family
vitally
adverb
vitality
noun B2
Related words
revitalize
verb
revitalization
noun
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- It is of vital importance that you follow the safety rules.
- Honesty is of vital importance in any relationship.