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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
serving as an agent or partial cause.
His mother was instrumental in his success as a concert pianist.This gene is instrumental in the production of an important enzyme.- similar words:
- operative
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definition 2: |
of or relating to an instrument.
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definition 3: |
composed for or played on musical instruments .
He composed mostly instrumental pieces, but he wrote some beautiful vocal music as well. |
related words: |
influential, musical |
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