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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, pertaining to, or acting as a pivot.
- similar words:
- axial, central, focal
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| definition 2: |
critically important or crucial; on which something is contingent.
The role that he played in the negotiations was pivotal; without his involvement, little would have been achieved.- synonyms:
- central, critical, crucial, important
- similar words:
- consequential, decisive, fatal, grave, momentous, significant, vital
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| related words: |
explosive, heavy, key |
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| derivation: |
pivotally (adv.) |
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