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ad. In a vital manner.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
In a vital manner; so as to give life.
In a manner or degree essential to continued existence; essentially: as, vitally important.
In the vitals; as affecting vital parts; mortally; fatally: as, the animal was vitally hit or hurt.
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ad. to a vital degree
Word Usage
"He said the U.S. must also cement a strategic relationship with the Iraqi government and help Iraq realize its potential to become a stable democracy in what he described as a "vitally important region in the world.""