Associations to the word «Pivotal»

Wiktionary

PIVOTAL, adjective. Of, relating to, or being a pivot.
PIVOTAL, adjective. Being of crucial importance; central, key.

Dictionary definition

PIVOTAL, adjective. Being of crucial importance; "a pivotal event"; "Its pivotal location has also exposed it to periodic invasions"- Henry Kissinger; "the polar events of this study"; "a polar principal".

Wise words

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