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Definition of pivotal - 2 dictionary results

piv⋅ot⋅al

  [piv-uh-tl]
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–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or serving as a pivot.
2. of vital or critical importance: a pivotal event.
Origin:
1835–45; pivot + -al 1

Related forms:
piv⋅ot⋅al⋅ly, adverb
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piv·ot·al   (pĭv'ə-tl)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or serving as a pivot.

  2. Being of vital or central importance; crucial: "Its pivotal location has also exposed it to periodic invasions" (Henry A. Kissinger).

piv'ot·al·ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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