Pivotal

Word PIVOTAL
Character 7
Hyphenation piv ot al
Pronunciations /ˈpɪvətəl/

Definitions and meanings of "Pivotal"

What do we mean by pivotal?

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

Being of vital or central importance; crucial. adjective

Of the nature of or forming a pivot; belonging to or constituting a pivot, or that upon which something turns or depends: as, a pivotal question; a pivotal State in an election.

Of or pertaining to a pivot or turning point; belonging to, or constituting, a pivot; of the nature of a pivot adjective

Of, relating to, or being a pivot adjective

Being of crucial importance; central, key adjective

Being of crucial importance adjective

Of, relating to, or being a pivot.

Being of crucial importance; central, key.

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The word "pivotal" in example sentences

MARY SNOW, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): Senator Joseph Lieberman thanked Hispanic clergymen for endorsing him in what he called a pivotal moment in his difficult campaign. ❋ Unknown (2006)

SNOW (voice-over): Senator Joseph Lieberman thanked Hispanic clergymen for endorsing him in what he called a pivotal moment of his difficult campaign. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Bob Sloan, a hedge fund risk management adviser at S3 Partners, said he was riveted by the television all day to watch what he described as a pivotal point for Wall Street. ❋ By ANDREW MARTIN (2010)

Yet Professor Ali Mazrui's argument that if Africa is to jumpstart its pan African integration then some countries which he calls pivotal or development states should serve as a magnet for their neighbours is still relevant. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Although it hardly made up for two crucial bad calls in pivotal games of this and another playoff series, tonight's officiating crew actually did an excellent job. ❋ Unknown (2009)

By building strong statewide organizations, and by enacting popular policies that boost their party's image, governors can help their party's presidential candidate immeasurably, especially in pivotal swing states such as Ohio, Pennsylvania, Colorado and Florida. ❋ Stephanie Simon (2010)

Democrats risk losing a dozen governors 'chairs they now hold, including those in pivotal presidential states such as Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin, Maine and New Mexico. ❋ AP (2010)

The director emphasizes, We want the audience to experience certain pivotal moments through the eyes of the characters. ❋ Unknown (2010)

At certain pivotal points during the book, Lussier uses a method of relaying the historical knowledge of a specific event, and then revealing the actual circumstances that took place. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The characters certainly are not charming nor are they in pivotal roles and some are exceedingly odd (e.g. Dave #8) but at least they are characters and not the cardboard, good/bad stereotypes that weigh down a lot of SF. ❋ Unknown (2009)

He was involved in pivotal plays in Games 3 and 4. ❋ Unknown (2008)

As sleep deprived as I am (Kiss and Cookie are just 7months and NOT sleeping very well) I used the precious kid free Saturday morning to go out and block walk in pivotal neighborhoods. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It makes sense then that Webster's defines the word pivotal as "of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else." ❋ Unknown (2009)

WASHINGTON Democrats will have to overcome the high cost of TV advertising to win pivotal races in their bid to control Congress. ❋ Unknown (2006)

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