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vitals Synonyms
Another word for vitals
Choosing another word for vitals depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person's vital signs, such as body temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure, measured to assess basic bodily functions.
Usage Example
"The triage nurse checked the patient's vital signs before the doctor arrived for the examination."
Strongest
vital signs
• noun (Context 2)
The bodily organs that are essential for maintaining life, such as the heart, lungs, liver, and brain.
Usage Example
"Thick layers of blubber help insulate the seal's innards against the freezing Arctic water."
Strong
innards
viscera
Weak
entrails
• noun (Context 3)
The essential parts, facts, or elements required for the existence, operation, or success of something.
Usage Example
"During the introductory seminar, the instructor covered the essentials of contract law."
Strongest
essentials
Strong
fundamentals
basics
necessities
Opposites of vitals
The opposite of vitals shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
nonessentials
extras
trifles
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Vitals. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/vitals