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pivotal is pronounced as /ˈpɪv.ə.tl/.

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pivotal

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adjective

/ˈpɪv.ə.tl/

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Meaning

of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else; central, vital.

Example Sentences

Her role was pivotal in the success of the project.

Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.

BPSC plays a pivotal role in governance.

Synonyms

crucial, critical, central, key, essential, vital

Entry 1

crucial, critical, central, key

Entry 2

crucial, essential, vital, critical, key

Entry 3

central, key, crucial, vital, essential, critical

Antonyms

insignificant, minor, peripheral, unimportant, trivial, secondary

Entry 1

insignificant, minor, peripheral

Entry 2

peripheral, unimportant, insignificant, minor

Entry 3

peripheral, minor, insignificant, trivial, unimportant, secondary

Collocations

pivotal role, pivotal moment, pivotal decision

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Open to objection; causing disapproval.

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Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.

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capable of being grasped or seized

prolific

Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.

edifying

Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.

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