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单词 pivotal
释义

pivotal

adjective

piv·​ot·​al ˈpi-və-tᵊl How to pronounce pivotal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or constituting a pivot
2
: vitally important : critical
pivotally
ˈpi-və-tᵊl-ē How to pronounce pivotal (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • critical
  • crucial
  • key
  • vital
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

She is at a pivotal point in her career. the report was missing a pivotal piece of information
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Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 2

pivotal

adjective

as in crucial
of the greatest possible importance the report was missing a pivotal piece of information

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • crucial
  • key
  • critical
  • vital
  • essential
  • fundamental
  • decisive
  • basic
  • necessary
  • indispensable
  • life-or-death
  • instrumental
  • life-and-death
  • elementary
  • requisite
  • urgent
  • pressing
  • weighty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unimportant
  • insignificant
  • minor
  • trivial
  • inconsequential
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