vitals

plural-noun
UK: /ˈvaɪtəlz/
US: /ˈvaɪdəlz/

  1. Organs inside the body that are needed for life.

    1. The doctor checked his vitals quickly.
    2. The accident injured his vitals, making survival nearly impossible.

  2. Important body signs (like pulse, temperature) that show someone is alive.

    1. The nurse monitored the patient's vitals.
    2. The paramedics checked the victim's vitals at the scene of the accident.

  3. The essential parts of something, crucial for its success or existence.

    1. Honesty is one of the vitals in business.
    2. Investment in education is vitals for the nation's long-term prosperity.
vitals adjective

  1. Extremely important or essential.

    1. Water is vitals for survival.
    2. A strong economy is vitals to national security and global influence.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vitals" in English means: Organs inside the body that are needed for life., Important body signs (like pulse, temperature) that show someone is alive., The essential parts of something, crucial for its success or existence..

The phonetic transcription of "vitals" is /ˈvaɪtəlz/ in British English and /ˈvaɪdəlz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "vitals": "The doctor checked his vitals quickly.". More examples on the page.