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pivotal
piv·ot·al P0339900 (pĭv′ə-tl)adj.1. Of, relating to, or serving as a pivot.2. Being of vital or central importance; crucial: a decision that was pivotal to our success.
piv′ot·al·ly adv.pivotal (ˈpɪvətəl) adj1. of, involving, or acting as a pivot2. of crucial importance ˈpivotally advpiv•ot•al (ˈpɪv ə tl)
adj. 1. of, pertaining to, or serving as a pivot. 2. of vital or critical importance. [1835–45] piv′ot•al•ly, adv. Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | pivotal - being of crucial importance; "a pivotal event"; "Its pivotal location has also exposed it to periodic invasions"- Henry Kissinger; "the polar events of this study"; "a polar principal"polarcrucial, important - of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; "a crucial moment in his career"; "a crucial election"; "a crucial issue for women" |
pivotaladjective crucial, central, determining, vital, critical, decisive, focal, climactic The Court of Appeal has a pivotal role in the English legal system.pivotaladjectiveDominant in importance or influence:central, key.Translations
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pivotal (piv′ŏt-ăl) 1. Pert. to a pivot2. Of central importance; said, e.g., of a drug or treatment.FinancialSeePivotpivotal
Synonyms for pivotaladj crucialSynonyms- crucial
- central
- determining
- vital
- critical
- decisive
- focal
- climactic
Synonyms for pivotaladj dominant in importance or influenceSynonymsSynonyms for pivotaladj being of crucial importanceSynonymsRelated Words |