pivotal
adjectiveformal/ful.kɾal/low
ful·cral
Definition
Serving as a point of support, base, or central and essential element.
International cooperation is pivotal to solving this issue.
This principle is pivotal in the company's philosophy.
Common collocations
pivotal rolepivotal elementpivotal issuepivotal position
Etymology
Do latim 'fulcralis', de 'fulcrum' (apoio, base).