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pivotal

[ piv-uh-tl ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or serving as a pivot.
  2. of vital or critical importance:

    a pivotal event.



pivotal

/ ˈ±èɪ±¹É™³ÙÉ™±ô /

adjective

  1. of, involving, or acting as a pivot
  2. of crucial importance
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ±è¾±±¹´Ç³Ù²¹±ô±ô²â, adverb
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ±è¾±±¹î€ƒo³Ù·²¹±ô·±ô²â adverb
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of pivotal1

First recorded in 1835–45; pivot + -al 1
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Calling the debris removal a “pivotal moment for all of us,†he detailed rebuilding plans that aim to get students back to campuses quickly.

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Mrs Pérez noted female artists "play a significant role in shaping the cultural landscape" and that is was therefore "pivotal that we support and celebrate their contributions."

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The 12th was among the pivotal holes and she had to steady herself to tackle one of the most daunting par-threes in golf.

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Jamie's discussion of this incident with a child psychologist, played by Erin Doherty, is pivotal to the programme's acclaimed third episode.

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The US has long played a pivotal role in helping Somalia fight Islamist militants linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group by providing intelligence and air strikes.

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