How does the word sound?
History of this Word
"vita" (life) spoken by ancient people in central Italy around 700 B.C.
Notes
In this sense, it is a word added to another word to form a new word.
Definition
A prefix added to the start of a word. Indicates that "life" or "indispensable" modifies the word. Created to expand meanings. Can be used with many words to form new words.
Examples of how the word is used
| Organ transplant interests complain that vital organ donations haven't risen for the past ten years. |
| With few exceptions the body cannot manufacture vitamins. |