vital

Definition

Examples

Clear communication is vital to the success of any project.

Word Family

Synonyms

• crucialof extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
• essentialanything indispensable
• indispensablenot to be dispensed with; essential

Collocations

• Easy vital signs like pulse
  describing vital signs like pulse (urgently needed; absolutely necessary)
• Medium play a vital role in project execution
  to play a vital role in project execution, meaning to participate in games or sport
• Hard protect vital national infrastructure against attacks
  to keep safe from harm or loss regarding vital national infrastructure against attacks
• Very Hard strike at the vital artery of sovereign power
  to strike at the vital artery of sovereign power, meaning to deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon