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vital

adjective

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Meaning

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Absolutely necessary or important; essential for life or success.

Example Sentence

Regular exercise is vital for maintaining good health and preventing disease.

Usage Note

Used to describe something that is extremely important or necessary for survival, success, or proper functioning, often in a biological, medical, or strategic context.

Synonyms

essential crucial important necessary indispensable critical

Antonyms

unimportant nonessential trivial minor secondary superfluous