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Definition of pivotal adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

pivotal

adjective
 
/ˈpɪvətl/
 
/ˈpɪvətl/
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  1. of great importance because other things depend on it
    • a pivotal role in European affairs
    • Accountancy, law and economics are pivotal to a successful career in any financial services area.
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryPivotal is used with these nouns:
    • event
    • figure
    • moment
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