🎯pivotal

adjective
/ˈpɪv.ə.tl/

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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