VITAL

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of life.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English vital, from Old French vital, from Latin vītālis (“of life, life-giving”), from vīta (“life”), from vīvō (“to live”). Doublet of jiva and quick.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 13 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-10-05VAILORT
• 2026-08-28VADILTY
• 2026-07-19VAGILNT
• 2026-06-13IAEKLTV
• 2026-05-06AVIURLT
• 2025-12-19VTAPIEL
• 2025-03-06VALECIT
• 2024-07-23AEIKLTV
• 2024-05-16LATIGNV
• 2024-02-19LAVIDTY
• 2023-10-31AYIVOTL
• 2023-04-21IVATRUL

+1 earlier appearances in the archive.