Term: pivotal





pivotal (adj) /ˈpɪv.ə.təl/

Similar to: crucial; central; critical; decisive; key Definition: of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else; acting as a point on which everything else turns or depends. Translation: izšķirošs, kritiski svarīgs, pamat-, pagrieziena Examples: “The mentor played a pivotal role in her decision to pursue a career in medicine.” “The Battle of Midway was a pivotal moment in the Pacific War.” “This week’s negotiations are pivotal for the future of the peace treaty.”

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
pivotal (adjective)
1.
of, relating to, or constituting a - pivot
2.
vitally important - critical
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
pivotal (adjective)
of the greatest possible importance
SYNONYMS:
critical, key, pivotal, vital
RELATED WORDS:
decisive, life-and-death ( life-or-death), weighty; basic, elementary, fundamental; essential, indispensable, necessary, requisite; pressing, urgent
NEAR ANTONYMS:
inconsequential, insignificant, minor, trivial, unimportant
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