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vital

/ˈvaɪt̬əl/
adjective
  1. Relating to, or characteristic of life.

    "vital energies; vital functions; vital actions"

    Similar: lifely

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

    "The brain is a vital organ."

  3. Invigorating or life-giving.

Synonymscrucial, necessary, significant, extant, kicking, live
Antonymsmortal

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