English Dictionary

vital

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈvaɪtəl/

形容詞

Relating to, or characteristic of life. / Necessary to the continuation of life; being the seat of life; being that on which life depends. / Invigorating or life-giving.

日本語の意味

生命に関する、または生命特有の / 生命維持に必要な、生命の源である、または生命が依存する基盤となる / 活力を与える、生命力を注入する

The biologist examined the vital processes of the newly discovered organism.

その生物学者は、新たに発見された生物の生命活動を調べた。

意味（1）

Relating to, or characteristic of life.

vital energies; vital functions; vital actions

意味（2）

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

The brain is a vital organ.

意味（3）

Invigorating or life-giving.

意味（4）

Necessary to continued existence.

The transition to farming was vital for the creation of civilisation.

意味（5）

Relating to the recording of life events.

Birth, marriage and death certificates are vital records.

意味（6）

Very important.

It is vital that you don't forget to do your homework.

意味（7）

Containing life; living.

spirits that live throughout, vital in every part

意味（8）

Capable of living; in a state to live; viable.

Pythagoras and Hippocrates […] affirming the birth of the seventh month to be vital.

more vital （ comparative ）

most vital （ superlative ）