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pivotal

CEFR: C1

Of vital, determining importance in relation to the development or ultimate success of something.

Synonyms

crucial
cardinal

Common Collocations

play a pivotal role
pivotal moment
pivotal turning point

Example Sentence

The invention of the transistor played a pivotal role in the explosion of modern computing technology.

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