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    pivotal
    /ˈpɪvətl/

    adjective

    • 1. of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else: "Japan's pivotal role in the world economy"
    • 2. fixed on or as if on a pivot: "a sliding or pivotal motion"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPIVOTAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Pivotal means central and important, or important because other things depend on it. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pivotalPivotal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of pivotal, an adjective that describes something that is of, relating to, or constituting a pivot, or vitally important. See synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related entries.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPIVOTAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Pivotal means central and important, or important because other things depend on it. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see examples and translations in other languages.

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    Pivotal definition: of, relating to, or serving as a pivot. . See examples of PIVOTAL used in a sentence.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › pivotalPivotal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of pivotal. adjective. being of crucial importance. “a pivotal event” “"Its pivotal location has also exposed it to periodic invasions"- Henry Kissinger” synonyms: polar. crucial, important. of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis. Pronunciation. US. /ˈpɪvədl/ UK. /ˈpɪvətəl/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Pivotal."

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPIVOTAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Pivotal means very important and affecting the success of something. It can describe a role, point, figure, or event. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word origin of pivotal.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPIVOTAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Pivotal means having a very important influence on something. For example, he has played a pivotal role in the negotiations. See more translations and usage of pivotal in different contexts.