vitalpiece

noun
UK /ˈvaɪ.təl.piːs/
US /ˈvaɪ.t̬əl.piːs/

A vital piece is a very important part that something needs to work.

The battery is the vitalpiece that makes the toy robot move.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The most important part of a plan or idea.

Trust is the vitalpiece of a good friendship.

3. A piece of a puzzle or game that you must have to finish it.

We found the vitalpiece under the sofa and finished the puzzle.

4. A small but necessary part of a machine.

The tiny screw was the vitalpiece that held the wheel on.