pivotal
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ə adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or serving as a pivot.
2.
of vital or critical importance: a pivotal event.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | of, involving, or acting as a pivot |
| 2. | of crucial importance |
| 'pivotally | |
| —adv | |
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Pivotal
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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Example sentences
Education is pivotal in resolving Brazil's corruption and unequal development.
The summer the book came out was a pivotal time for her, career-wise.
Sheer, cussed consistency has earned him a pivotal role.
Food has also played a pivotal role in wars from ancient times to the last century.
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