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pivotal

adjectiveformaluncommon/ful.kɾal/ful·cral

Definition

1

Serving as a point of support, base, or central and essential element.

Usage examples

International cooperation is pivotal to solving this issue.
This principle is pivotal in the company's philosophy.

Common combinations

pivotal rolepivotal elementpivotal issuepivotal position