Being the seat of life; being that on which life depends; mortal.
Very necessary; highly important; essential.
Capable of living; in a state to live; viable.
essential, necessary Investment in research is vital for the future growth of industry. vitally (adv)
Necessary to the continuation of life; life-sustaining: a vital organ, vital nutrients.
urgently needed; absolutely necessary; "a critical element of the plan"; "critical medical supplies"; "vital for a healthy society"; "of vital interest"
performing an essential function in the living body; "vital organs"; "blood and other vital fluids"; "the loss of vital heat in shock"; "a vital spot"; "life-giving love and praise"
full of spirit; "a dynamic full of life woman"; "a vital and charismatic leader"; "this whole lively world"
manifesting or characteristic of life; "a vital, living organism"; "vital signs"
Necessary to maintain life. Breathing is a vital function.
The Vital or Life faculty or part of the being, in Sri Aurobindo's philosophy, refers not simply to the life force as to the various passions, desires, feelings, emotions, affects, compulsions, and likes and dislikes that strongly determine human motivation and action through desire and enthusiasm.